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Online Undergraduate Certificate

Decision Support for Business

Decision Support for Business
Undergraduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 9 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit
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Next Session Starts
January 8

Explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.

The online certificate program in decision support for business at University of Maryland Global Campus focuses on building leadership skills in thinking creatively and strategically about both business administration and information systems in the workplace to achieve organizational success. In this program, you’ll explore the foundations of business administration, leadership, management, marketing, finance, accounting, and information systems to gain appropriate insights, improve operations, make on-target predictions, and achieve a competitive advantage in today’s global business environment.

Total Credits Required: 18

Choose one of the two following courses:

  • (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 200)

Take the following five required courses:

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 330)
  • (3 Credits, MRKT 310)

Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024–2025 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Build Leadership Skills
Think creatively and strategically about business administration and information systems.
Explore the Fundamentals
Explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.
Study Finance
Study the theory, principles, and practices of financial management in the business environment.
Examine Management
Examine the four functions of management with an emphasis on application.
Gain Knowledge
Understand the role of marketing within an organization’s strategic plan.
Apply Theory
Use leadership theory and assessment tools to evaluate your own leadership skills.

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