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Business Administration Certificate

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Build a strong foundation in business leadership and management.

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Delivery

Online

Finish in as few as

36 weeks

Cost per credit

$450

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Learning that fits your life. In Bethel’s Business Administration Certificate program, you’ll gain advanced skills in finance, marketing, and operations management—key areas of expertise for today’s business leaders. Building on the foundational skills of the New Supervisor or Manager Certificate, this program will give you the analytical tools and strategic thinking needed for managerial roles in complex business environments. Whether you want to move into higher-level management or expand your current skill set, this certificate will set you up to lead and make data-driven decisions across various industries. The courses are stackable, meaning they all apply to a B.S. in Business Management, helping you jumpstart the next step of your career. If you’ve completed the New Supervisor or Manager Certificate, this certificate is a next great step, adding managerial skills that prepare students for positions requiring marketing, financial, and operations abilities.

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Bethel's Business Administration Certificate is designed to fit your busy life and career goals. You’ll build practical skills and gain new insights in a flexible online format that helps you balance work, family, and studies as you prepare for what’s next.

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Program highlights

Stackable options for career growth


This certificate is embedded into the B.S. in Business Management, allowing you to seamlessly apply your credits toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree as you grow your business skills.

Develop business expertise


Gain specialized skills in financial management, marketing fundamentals, operations and supply chain management, and business law to enhance your leadership abilities and manage various business functions effectively.

Career exploration and development


Through career assessments and coursework, you’ll learn about your strengths and interests to help shape your career path.

Strategic and analytical thinking


Master the tools needed to evaluate business challenges, and create innovative solutions to advance your organization’s goals.

Business professional focus


Designed for business professionals seeking to step into management roles with responsibilities in operations, finance, and marketing, this certificate equips you to take on more significant responsibilities and make a greater impact.

Purpose-driven leadership


Bethel’s ethics-based approach to business education will help you integrate your faith and values into your leadership style, preparing you to make a positive difference in your workplace and community.

 

Flexible and accessible


With flexible online courses, this certificate is designed to fit your work and personal commitments.

Explore artificial intelligence


Learn how generative AI and other AI-based tools are transforming workplaces. You’ll use some of the most popular AI tools in your coursework so you are prepared to use these tools in the workplace.

 

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Bethel’s business certificates offer flexible, stackable pathways for career growth and education. These certificates can stand alone or apply toward an Associate of Science or B.S. in Business Management, allowing you to seamlessly continue your education.

If you’re interested in further education, the business management program features pathways to graduate-level programs—including the Business Education Teaching LicenseCertificate in Leadership Foundations and MBA—to equip you with valuable skills and career opportunities.

Career Outcomes

Outcomes

Our Business Administration Certificate will equip you with foundational skills in finance, marketing, and operations, preparing you for higher-level management roles. You will develop analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to implement solutions that drive organizational success.

Skills

Learn how to:

  • Apply knowledge of organizational behavior, finance, marketing, law, and operations to management in business environments
  • Analyze financial statements and apply financial concepts to business decisions
  • Develop and implement effective marketing strategies
  • Manage complex operations and supply chains
  • Navigate business law and understand its implications for management
  • Apply ethical decision-making principles to finance and business situations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational goals
  • Think critically about business challenges in various contexts
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Careers

Careers of our graduates:

  • Project management specialist
  • Information systems manager
  • Business operations specialist
  • Marketing manager
  • Financial analyst

Employers

Our graduates work at:

  • Boston Scientific
  • U.S. Military
  • Beladerm MedSpa
  • Securian Financial
  • Land O’Lakes
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wells Fargo
  • Target Corporation
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