UPDATE
Introducing: Penn Foster’s Business Management Undergraduate Certificate Program
While Ashworth College is no longer accepting enrollments in our Business Management Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.
Gain skills that can prepare you to pursue a college degree or advance in your field with our Business Management Undergraduate Certificate.
LEARN MORETake the Next Steps Towards a Career You Want
Penn Foster’s online Business Management Undergraduate Certificate Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.
Why Penn Foster?
Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 130 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits their busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals.
Online classes don't have to be expensive. We offer payment plan options that can fit your budget.
A SMART
STEPPING STONE
Start with the basics and progress at your own pace toward a specialty within business.
FLEXIBLE
ONLINE LEARNING
You can make an investment in your future without taking a break from your job.
What You'll Learn in Penn Foster’s Business Management Undergraduate Certificate
- How to compose professional documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, and integrate the applications.
- How to explain the principles of financial accounting including analyzing transactions, completing the accounting cycle, merchandising businesses, inventories, assets, liabilities, stocks, bonds and cash flow.
- How companies should prepare for and implement human resource management to hire new employees and create training programs.
- How to understand the legal environment of business, including American court practice and procedure, torts, employment law, international law, environmental law, and contract law.
Penn Foster’s Online Business Management Certificate Curriculum
In our Business Management Certificate, you'll learn the essential skills that can help you take the first steps toward furthering your education or boosting your resume in the business world. With relevant foundational topics like management principles, economics, and business law, you’ll gain knowledge that can be applied across various industries while studying on your schedule. Your online courses include:
- Principles of Management
- Computer Applications
- Financial Accounting
- Human Resources Management
Business Management Certificate FAQs
Undergraduate certificate programs allow students to earn credits in industry-specific classes without committing to a full degree program. While many view undergraduate certificates as stepping stones toward a college degree, they can also offer the opportunity to add skills and credentials to your resume, potentially helping you stand out when applying for jobs. Our online Business Management Certificate is designed for students to gain essential business and management skills in a shorter amount of time while earning college credits that could be applied to a degree in the future.
An online certificate in business management can help you gain new skills or refresh your current skillset and prepare you to take the next steps toward starting or advancing your business career. While an undergraduate certificate alone may not necessarily qualify you for jobs in the field, it can help you add essential skills and credentials to your resume, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel, something many employers look for.
Yes! Credits earned through completion of Penn Foster College's online Business Management Undergraduate Certificate Program can be applied toward classes in our Business Management Associate Degree. Completing an undergraduate certificate first can allow you to earn credentials that can boost your resume before applying them toward a full degree program. It's important to note that, when choosing to transfer your credits toward a degree program, we look at your grades, when you completed the original program, and more to determine which classes carry over.
Those who are successful in business management share many similar qualities! Besides having a background or education in essential business topics like marketing, human resources, and accounting, most have qualities like strong leadership skills, strong communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.