Business Certificate Information for Parents

The knowledge and skills your student needs to launch his or her career are constantly changing. Today's students should seek additional business skills to help them gain an edge in their job search and in their careers. In our dynamic global economy and ultra-competitive job market, candidates with knowledge and training in business principles will stand out to recruiters who recognize the extra effort taken by these students to round out their education.

And if your student isn’t planning on a career in a typical corporate setting, his or her career path will still require a basic knowledge of fundamental business principles and how these apply in a work environment. UNC’s Business Essentials business certificate program teaches this key business knowledge and allows your student to start work making an immediate impact with confidence. And unlike typical business management programs, the course content of the UNC’s Business Essentials business certificate program was designed specifically for non-business majors like your student.

UNC Business Essentials differs from typical business management programs in other ways as well. Business Essentials is an affordable investment in the future of your student with no travel costs or residential requirements. This flexible online program is designed to allow students to work based on their own schedule without interrupting their day-to-day activities. Upon graduation of the program, students gain a UNC Kenan-Flagler business certificate which helps them stand out as they navigate the increasingly competitive job market. Help your student jumpstart his or her career with the UNC Business Essentials business certificate program.

Key Benefits of Our Business Certificate Program

• Rigorous training in key business principles to broaden skill sets and enhance overall understanding of how businesses function
• Valuable exposure to multiple industries and professions to facilitate making the best career choice
• The convenience of online business courses that your student can adapt to his or her schedule
• Online tutors, office hours and message boards available for reliable and consistent support and performance tracking
• Networking opportunities and exposure to contemporary business topics to support your student’s learning and professional development
• Recognition by recruiters who understand the practical value of the business knowledge obtained from Business Essentials
• Addition of a business certificate from the acclaimed UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School to your student’s resume

To register for an upcoming online information session and learn more about the UNC Business Essentials business certificate program, please register here.