Certificate in Business Creation

Admissions

There are no specific program admissions requirements for the Certificate in Business Creation.

If you are a current, degree-seeking Boise State student, use the myBoiseState “change my major” tool to add the certificate. If you are applying to the certificate along with your degree program, you will declare the certificate in addition to your major.

If you are not a current Boise State student, apply to Boise State and declare the certificate. If you are applying to the certificate along with your degree program, you will declare the certificate in addition to your major.

Business Creation Degree Requirements

The Certificate in Business Creation is a 12 credit program that can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Review the following table for details on required courses for the program.

Note: If you are a Boise State student, visit with your advisor to see if this program is a good fit for your goals.

Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. BUSMGT 300). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Costs and Scholarships

Your total costs at Boise State will vary depending on your previous credits. The following table is an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 12 credits required to earn a Certificate in Business Creation.

*The per-credit fees listed in the table above are for the 2025-26 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Notice to Boise State, State of Idaho and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program. For more information on reciprocal fee agreements, please visit the HR website.

Career Opportunities

The fully-online Certificate in Business Creation will give you the skills and knowledge to successfully launch, market, and manage a new business.

Possible careers include:

• Business Consultant
• Business Manager
• Accountant
• Auditor
• Budget Analyst
• Fundraiser
• Market Research Analyst
• Meeting, Convention and Event Planner
• Personal Financial Advisor
• Sales
• Training Specialist
• Research and Development

Student Support

We’re here to help! From deciding if an online certificate is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a Student Success Coach is the best place to start.

Contact the BBA Student Success Coach

Accreditation

Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This means the entire university meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality and is evaluated through a peer-review process. In addition, many academic programs have special accreditation or endorsement. For more information on why accreditation matters, refer to our FAQs.

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