This program is designed in response to a growing need for public service employees. It provides a solid foundation in the principles of employee responsibilities and functions for publicly funded bodies, such as hospitals, schools, government corporations, and many not-for-profit organizations. Students gain an understanding of public management, legal standards and policy making.

Applied Business Certificate

1st Semester
ABUS 101 – Principles of Financial Accounting I
BA 151 - Introduction to Business
ABUS 154 - Human Relations
ENGL 111x – Methods of Written Communication
ABUS 155 - Business Math
    or CIOS 116 - Business Math Using Calculators
    or any MATH course at the 100 level or above

2nd Semester
ABUS 235 - Fund Accounting
PS 100X - Political Economy
PS 101 - Introduction to American Government & Politics
PS 212 - Introduction to Public Administration
CIOS Elective appropriate to skill level

Total = 30 credits