Business Pathways Certificate

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The Business Pathways Certificate is a career-focused introduction to the field of business, developed in partnership with CareerWise Colorado. Introductory business classes provide students with a basic understanding of business functions and career paths, while introducing them to college-level coursework and a university environment. The program also incorporates internships, providing students with meaningful work experience. Students will earn this certificate by successfully completing three academic courses on business topics, a one-credit class on career management, and two semesters of internship.

Students must earn a “C” or better in each course for the certificate.

Business Pathways Required Courses (10 credits)

Introductory business classes will provide students with a basic understanding of business functions and career paths, while introducing them to college-level coursework and a university environment.

BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
CIS 1010 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
MKT 1260 - Customer Service Credits: 3
BUS 1500 - Introduction to Career Management Credits: 1

Area-specific Internship (6 credits)

Students must complete 3 credits of BUS 1980 Freshman Internship in Business, then choose one discipline-specific second semester internship, where the student can gain insights into possible career paths in their field of interest (select one: ACC, BNK, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, or MKT).

BUS 1980 - Freshman Internship in Business Credits: 1-6
ACC 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
BNK 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
CIS 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
ECO 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
FIN 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
MGT 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3
MKT 1985 - Introduction to Business Careers Internship Credits: 3