Become a business expert through our Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations. This certificate is designed for individuals who desire additional study to expand and enhance their ability to contribute to their career path, professional position, company, and society. Graduates will be equipped to apply ethical and biblical principles related to key business areas.
Why Pursue My Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations at IWU?
At IWU, we offer a Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations with foundational courses in human resources management, marketing, accounting, and more. This certificate provides a solid set of foundational business skills for individuals involved in various roles across healthcare, engineering, technology, education, and ministry fields. All IWU programs include faith integration, with implementation across workshops and an overarching Christian worldview as defining aspects of this program’s spiritual formation element. Faculty are excited for the opportunity to teach these courses to other disciplines outside of business.
What will I Learn in this Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations Program?
Students will engage in discussions over content, group activities, papers, and more. Students will learn to articulate how managers influence the quality of life, productivity, and performance of employees. They will also learn to assess a market structure through both internal and external marketing environments to determine the factors influencing marketing strategy, create operating budgets, appraise situations containing ethical and legal compliance issues, and analyze the internal and external environment to determine the scope and type of change required for organizational renewal.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Shelley Webb
Division Chair
“In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding the fundamentals of strategy, finance, and leadership is not just for business majors—it’s for anyone who wants to succeed in any field. My goal is to make these concepts accessible, practical, and relevant to students from all backgrounds, equipping them with the tools to think critically, make informed decisions, and lead with confidence.”
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
This 15-credit-hour certificate provides foundational graduate-level business courses in:
You’ll gain practical skills to navigate key areas of business, from managing organizational operations to understanding financial systems—all with a strong ethical foundation rooted in Christian principles.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
HRMT-535,MKTG-530,ACCT-510,MGMT-512,ACCT-510
