Summary

This certificate is part of the General Business Administration AAAS and is designed to be a step towards a degree. By completing the General Business Administration Certificate of Proficiency, you will have completed the first 45 credits of a General Business Administration degree.

Completion Award
Certificate of Proficiency
Length of Study
45 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

Students who successfully complete this program -by achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program- should be able to understand the basics of business administration: marketing, supervision, finance and professional communications.

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Graduates who complete this certificate develop knowledge and skills to work in a variety of business environments to include marketing, advertising, management trainee and professional sales. Salaries vary depending upon position, level of responsibilities and previous experience.

Potential employers include: Small businesses, retail businesses, wholesale businesses, distribution centers, service industries and private industries.

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2022-2023
WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen

On Campus
Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $150.18 $246.87 $337.97 $166.09
5 credits $658.90 $1,142.35 $1,597.85 $738.45
12 credits (full-time) $1,418.96 $2,393.98 $3,312.20 $1,579.76
15 credits $1,592.00 $2,579.20 $3,508.25 $1,755.35

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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