Business Certificate

Business Certificate

Program Overview

What are your career passions and dreams? Do you think adding a foundation of business knowledge and experience to your studies would help you reach your goals? If so, a business certificate could provide immense value.

Having a foundational knowledge of business is useful and applicable whether your dreams lie in ministry, sciences, music, art, psychology, computer technology, or anywhere else. A certificate in business is for students who are interested in an understanding of basic business concepts and applications, but don’t want to pursue a major or minor in the Fermanian School of Business. A business certificate will help prepare you to handle the organizational, operational, and managerial responsibilities of any company or industry. This small 12-unit program will cover the fundamental principles of accounting, management, marketing, and economics and create a useful combination of skills that will enable you to stand out in your field of choice.

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Spotlight

Frank Marshall, DBA

Dr. Frank Marshall brings his knowledge and experience to the classroom as a professor of management in both the graduate and undergraduate business programs at PLNU and has a lot to offer his students when it comes to insight and application in the business world.

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Additionally, student run business clubs like Launch Point will give you opportunities to test what you learn in class against real world circumstances. You might choose to participate with Toast at the Point and hone your public speaking abilities for the professional environment.

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At PLNU, we’re committed to supporting you — academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

A business certificate is a useful complement if you have passions and career aspirations that lie outside of business. PLNU and the Fermanian School of Business work to train leaders of purpose with a passion for people, management, and systems.

A certificate in business can provide valuable knowledge and skills within a variety of industries:

  • Healthcare
  • Music
  • Art
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Ministry
  • Nutrition
  • Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Computer Technology

    Assets and Insights

    Management Student Blake Togerson Wins San Diego StartUp Competition
    James Garcia: Building Businesses Centered Around Community

    Shaping the Future of Business, One Student at a Time

    Program Gallery

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    Management Student Blake Togerson Wins San Diego StartUp Competition Blake Togerson, a Business Management student at PLNU, is breaking into the business world with his revolutionary school safety product. Discover
    James Garcia: Building Businesses Centered Around Community James Garcia leverages his PLNU education and deep-rooted community values to drive the success and expansion of Moniker Group’s community-focused enterprises. Discover
    What Degree Should I Get to Work in Nonprofits? There are many undergraduate degrees that prepare you for a career in the nonprofit sector, many of which can be tailored to your specific cause interests. Discover
    A Mile in Mike Ekstrom’s Cleats: How a former PLNU and Major League Baseball player is still impacting the game Mike Ekstrom works with all levels of athletes from professionals to children. His job? – To bring the right shoe to the right customers. Discover
    Entrepreneurship: How to Go From Idea to Success Explore the steps entrepreneurs can take to move an idea from conception to completion. PLNU offers classes and graduate programs to help entrepreneurs succeed. Discover
    Why is Servant Leadership Important? Employees want leaders who put people first. Discover why servant leadership is necessary for today’s workforce and how to become a leader others want to follow. Discover
    12 Ways To Identify and Capitalize on Leadership Moments It is advantageous to identify and cultivate leadership capabilities within yourself. Here are 12 qualities and practices that can help you become a better leader. Discover
    Leading Through Story: How Great Business Leaders Use Narrative to Inspire and Lead Others Storytelling is an important quality for leaders who must be able to cast a narrative for employees and customers that reveals where the organization currently is, where it’s come from, and where it plans to go. It might seem simple to tell a great story about your organization as a leader, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Discover
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    Female student smiling as she listens to a presentation during at Toast at the Point

    Toast at the Point

    Toast at the Point focuses on improving public speaking abilities to communicate and lead more effectively.

    A group celebrates planting a new tree at the Human Factor Leadership Academy in Ghana.

    Fermanian School of Business International Opportunities

    Do you want to learn how business operates around the world? PLNU's Fermanian School of Business offers a variety of opportunities to study internationally.