Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
Undergraduate Certificates
Advance Your Business Skills With Hands-on Learning
Business Essentials Certificate
Engage and inform decision-makers
Become an effective and efficient team player
Utilize business and management principles to solve problems
Perform key tasks involving basic computing, marketing and data analysis
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Business Essentials in as little as 8 months* — or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
Flexible online classes build your professional skills right away
Every course counts toward the next degree level2
This represents the Business Essentials Undergraduate Certificate, Associate in Business and qualifying bachelor’s degree. The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
+ Choose one below:
*Students must take ACCT212 if selecting the Budgeting and Forecasting option in the Electives course area.
This course focuses on ways in which financial statements reflect business operations and emphasizes use of financial statements in the decision-making process.
This course introduces financial accounting principles through coursework, examining financial statements and rules that dictate their construction.
This course focuses on analyzing real-world business situations using current spreadsheet software.
In this business essentials course, students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them.
This course introduces the theory, systems and processes of communicating the value of goods and services to satisfy needs and wants, while considering business goals and social responsibilities.
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of productivity tools widely used in business, such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
This course examines critical thinking skills needed to develop leadership skills and facilitate change within professional communities.
24/7 Live Tutoring
Get help when and where you need it.5
E-Library
Access books and resources and get support from DeVry librarians.
Mobile App
Submit assignments, manage your tuition and more.
Community Powered by GetSet
Engage with peers around the country.
Career Services
Take advantage of support from certified career coaches and résumé writers.6
Earning your Business Essentials Certificate gives you the opportunity to advance your core business skills and build your résumé. With each business essentials class you complete, you’ll be able to gain hands-on skills—ranging from accounting and finance to marketing and technology—which you can use to pursue entry-level careers in today’s business world.
Business essentials are the core skills and knowledge you need to understand and effectively perform the job functions for entry-level roles in the business world. This includes work such as managing spreadsheets, using standard technology, communicating with leaders and peers, and understanding financial statements, as well as gaining a general knowledge in key disciplines including accounting, marketing and management.
1Growth projected on a national level. Growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
2Students must take ACCT212 if selecting the Budgeting and Forecasting option in the Electives course area.
3ACCT207 requires successful completion of transitional studies courses or standard placement.
4At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credits will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
5Each student is allotted a set number of hours of tutoring per academic session through www.tutor.com (available 24/7). Additional tutoring services are also available through www.DevryTutors.com.
6Our Certified University Career Coaches are certified by The Academies (www.theacademies.com). Our Certified Professional Résumé Writers are certified by the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (https://parwcc.com/page/CPRW).
By Degree Level
Business
Healthcare
Technology
Tuition & Expenses
Degrees & Programs
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admissions
Student Experience
In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
© DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved.