<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of Azusa Pacific University College's Certificate of Business Principles program, you will have the opportunity to learn general concepts and procedures in a few areas of business while focusing on the development of quantitative, decision-making, and analytical skills. The program provides the courses that are often prerequisites for MBA or similar business and management programs. All courses will be taken online. Course topics you are likely to study include business economics, financial statement preparation, budgeting, cost estimation, financial analysis methods, and basic statistics. You might also choose from courses addressing global business practices, organizational structure, business ethics, financial management, marketing strategies, electronic commerce practices, and business operations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You might have an interest in working in a corporate environment and possess strong organizational, math, and communication skills prior to enrolling in the Certificate of Business Principles program. As an applicant to Azusa Pacific University College, you should have already earned a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Once enrolled in Azusa Pacific University College's Certificate of Business Principles program, you will be required to earn a total of 18 credits. These credits are earned through the completion of six courses. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>MATH 110*</td><td> College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 203</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 204</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 210</td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 211</td><td> Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>STAT 280</td><td> Applied Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>*Select one of the following courses if you have already completed MATH 110 or an equivalent:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUS 270</td><td> Business Law and Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 310</td><td> Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 320</td><td> Financial Management and Markets</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 350</td><td> Marketing and E-Commerce</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Certificate of Business Principles program is designed to prepare you to pursue entry-level employment in the finance, health care, retail, education, and business administration of large or small corporations. You might also seek work in government offices or nonprofit organizations. Your duties could range from filing to maintaining corporate ledgers. </p> <p>Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Administrative Assistant </li><li>Accounts Payable Clerk </li><li>Bookkeeper </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could be prepared to continue your education after completing Azusa Pacific University College's Certificate of Business Principles program. The coursework equips learners with the prerequisite business skills, competencies, and courses to enter MBA or similar business and management programs. In some cases, a bachelor's degree could be required to begin in entry-level or mid-management positions.</p>