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+Business Minor and Certificate

Flexible and delivered entirely online. Your non-business degree + business minor or certificate = career opportunities.

Fuel your future with essential business skills—no matter your major

Gaining foundational business skills and confidence can help you succeed in any career. Students in the +Business program learn skills necessary for internships and first jobs, boost their resumes and see value through real-world application.

+Business is fully online and designed for non-business majors who want to broaden their knowledge and skill set for career success. Impress your future employer – stand out in the job market with your existing skills, plus business.


92% of students recommend +Business*

“I wasn’t sure what I was wanting to do after graduating…I wanted to broaden my horizons and explore new possibilities. This was a way to link my major with an actual career field instead of just being open ended.”

*From a survey of 88 +Business students


+Business focus areas include:

  • Learning how the key components of a business work together to form the big picture and drive organizational success via hands-on experience with a business model and simulation (BUSBTC 301 Business Foundations)
  • Acquiring skills in accounting and finance to facilitate business financial decisions (BUSBTC 302 Understanding Business Value)
  • Leading, managing and motivating people and teams (BUSBTC 310 Creating Value with People)
  • Developing and selling products and services (BUSBTC 320 Creating Value with Customers)
  • Measuring and managing profitability and investments (BUSBTC 330 Creating Value Through Investment)
  • In the minor you will also complete a team-based capstone course to integrate your career goals with the business skills you have gained throughout the program. (BUSBTC 410 Business in Action) 

Program Information

See a listing of all the +Business courses at these links to the course catalog.

  • +Business Certificate: 12 credit program. Click the course number to see a description of the course.
  • +Business Minor: 18 credit program. Click the course number to see a description of the course.