Business Certificates
Within the College of Business, certificate programs allow students to supplement their college education with focused study in an area of interest outside of the major. Completion of the certificate program leads to greater understanding of a topic that closely complements the degree program concentration. The College of Business at TWU offers a Certificate in Finance and a Certificate in Leadership.
Certificate in Finance
For students pursuing a major outside of Finance, a Certificate in Finance is offered. This certificate program is designed for individuals who want a solid understanding of finance and financial tools for their current or future employment. In addition, this program covers many of the topics included in both the Chartered Financial Analysts curriculum and the Certificate in Actuarial Studies curriculum. The certificate requires more-in-depth financial coursework than does the minor in Finance and the completion of eighteen (18) upper-level semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 3053 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BUS 3133 | Investments | 3 |
| BUS 4243 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Plus three of the following upper-level business or economics courses | 9 | |
| Financial Planning | ||
| Finance Policy and Strategy | ||
| Financial Risk Management | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| International Finance and Trade | ||
| Total SCHs | 18 | |
Certificate in Business Leadership
For students pursuing a major in any discipline at TWU a Certificate in Business Leadership is offered. This certificate program is designed for individuals who are interested in improving the knowledge and skills they will need as leaders in a variety of careers in a dynamic 21st century. The certificate requires completion of fifteen (15) upper-level semester credit hours as follows:
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 3003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 4343 | Business Leadership Strategies | 3 |
| BUS 4373 | Women in Leadership (Must be final course) | 3 |
| Plus two of the following upper-level business courses | 6 | |
| Business Law and Ethics | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Professional Presentation Strategies | ||
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | ||
| Human Behavior in Business Administration | ||
| Diversity in Organizations | ||
| Total SCHs | 15 | |