Business Undergraduate Certificates

At Champlain College, you have a choice of specialized business-related programs that are designed to enhance and advance your career. For greater flexibility, many programs are offered completely online. All are taught by well-connected and expert business leaders — people who know what it takes to succeed in a competitive marketplace. Business changes constantly, make sure you’re equipped to keep up.

 

Electronic Business Management

Course # Title Credits
EBC 110 Internet, Information and Business 3
MKT 110 Marketing 3
EBC 310 Retail Internet Businesses 3
EBC 330 Internet Business Relationships 3
MKT 250 Internet-based Marketing 3
  eBusiness Elective 3
Total 18

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Food & Beverage Management

Course # Title Credits
HSP 130 Food Fundamentals with Lab 4
HSP 140 Hospitality Guest Services with Lab 4
HSP 230 Food & Beverage Cost Control 3
HSP 270 Hospitality Supervision & Management 3
Total 14

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Global Logistics & Finance

Course # Title Credits
ACC 130 Financial Accounting 3
ECN 210 Macroeconomics 3
INT 110 Intro. to International Business 3
INT 230 Import/Export 3
INT 320 International Finance & Trade 3
Total 15

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Hotel Operations Management

Course # Title Credits
HSP 250 Front Office Operations 3
HSP 260 Hospitality Marketing & Sales 3
HSP 270 Hospitality Supervision & Management 3
HSP 350 Meeting & Event Planning 3
Total 12

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Human Resource Management

This 16-credit certificate program is designed for present and future human resources professionals who seek to hone their business and people skills. It includes a thorough introduction to everyday requirements of managing an HR department. In this program, you learn the management skills to effectively recruit, hire, support, develop and retain employees; as well as gain a thorough understanding of the hiring laws, benefits packages, appraisals, employee rights and more.

Note: Some courses in this certificate program may have prerequisites. Please click on the course name for a description and prerequisite information. If prerequisites are listed that are not currently part of the certificate program please call a CPS Counselor at 888-545-3459 for more information.

Classes include:

Course # Title Credits
CIS 112 Spreadsheets 1
MGT 330 Human Resources Management I 3
MGT 331 Human Resources Management II 3
Total 7

Three of the following classes:

Course # Title Credits
MGT 100 Building a Business in Global Environments 3
MGT 210 Management & Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 260 Project Management & Team Leadership 3
MGT 280 Organizational Development 3

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International Business Development

Emerging technologies and economies have brought the world closer ... and business has gone global. This 15-credit certificate program is your passport to success. Prepare yourself for this international marketplace with this 15-credit certificate program that examines up-and-coming global markets, cross-cultural communication and understanding, international trade strategies and management, and international marketing.

Note: Some courses in this certificate program may have prerequisites. Please click on the course name for a description and prerequisite information. If prerequisites are listed that are not currently part of the certificate program please call a CPS Counselor at 888-545-3459 for more information.

Some courses may be offered only in the day, evening, or online. They include:

Course # Title Credits
INT 110 Intro to International Business 3
INT 210 International Business Environments 3
MKT 110 Marketing 3
INT 260 International Marketing 3
INT 362 Global Competitive Intelligence 3
Total 15

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Internet Marketing

The Professional Certificate in Internet Marketing prepares students to enter the internet marketing industry. Delivered entirely online, the program begins with foundational courses in marketing theory and application, relating this material internet environment. Finally, a series of technology-relevant courses introduces marketing-related tools on the internet and provide an understanding of web development and administration.

Course # Title Credits
MKT 110 Marketing 3
WEB 125
OR WEB 150
Web Development I
OR Introduction to Web Business
3
MKT 130 Internet-Based Marketing 3
EBC 310 Retail Internet Business 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
EBC 411A IBT: Search Engine Optimization 1
EBC 411B IBT: Google AdWords 1
EBC 411C IBT: Web Analytics 1
EBC 411D IBT: Social Networking 1
EBC 411E IBT: Online Visibility 1
Total 17

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Management

Course # Title Credits
ACC 130 Financial Accounting 3
LAW 140 Business Law I 3
MGT 210 Management & Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 330 Human Resources Management I 3
MGT 331 Human Resources Management II 3
MGT 240 Financial Management I 3
Plus three credits of the following:
CAP 111 Word Processing 1
CAP 112 Spreadsheets 1
CAP 113 Database Management 1
MGT 280 Organizational Development 3
MGT 320 Strategic Management 3
MGT 340 Financial Management II 3
MGT 370 Business Research Methods 3
Total 21

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Managing Through Information Technology

Business strategy and daily decisions are increasingly driven by the information managers have at their disposal. But how, as a manager, do you learn to use information systems as a management tool? In this 16-credit certificate, designed for those with non-technical backgrounds, you will combine important management skills, such as leadership, project management and organizational development, with information technology courses to tailor a program to match your goals.

Note: Some courses in this certificate program may have prerequisites. Please click on the course name for a description and prerequisite information. If prerequisites are listed that are not currently part of the certificate program please call a CPS Counselor at 888-545-3459 for more information.

Some classes may be offered only in the day, evening, or online. Choose the technology courses that best meet your needs, including:

Course # Title Credits
CAP 112 Spreadsheets 1
MGT 260 Project Management & Team Leadership 3
Total 4

Two of the following classes:

Course # Title Credits
MGT 100 Building a Business in a Global Environment 3
MGT 210 Management & Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 280 Organizational Development 3

Two of the following classes:

Course # Title Credits
CIT 135 Intro to Computer Theory 3
NET 130 Intro to Data Communications 3
SWE 130 Software Systems Analysis & Design 3
WEB 160 Internet & Web Architecture 3
WEB 150 Intro to Web Business 3
TEL 330 Network Design 3
EBC 110 Internet, Information & Business 3
EBC 310 Retail Internet Businesses 3

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Paralegal

Course # Title Credits
LAW 120 Legal Research 4
LAW 121 Fundamentals of Legal Research 4
LAW 130 Litigation I 3
LAW 140 Business Law 3
LAW 230 Litigation II 3
LAW 225 Legal Analysis & Writing 3
LAW *** Paralegal Elective 3
LAW *** Paralegal Elective 3
Total 21

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Small Business & Entrepreneurship

If you own your own business or are thinking about starting one, you need a broad knowledge of many topics to succeed. Through this 16-credit program, you can gain a better understanding of management, finances, accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurship, and more. With a selection of electives, students can tailor their education to match their specific needs and hone the skills that apply to their individual endeavors.

Note: Some courses in this certificate program may have prerequisites. Please click on the course name for a description and prerequisite information. If prerequisites are listed that are not currently part of the certificate program please call a CPS Counselor at 888-545-3459 for more information.

Some classes may be offered only in the day, evening, or online and include:

Course # Title Credits
CAP 112 Spreadsheets 1
Business elective 3
Total 4

One of the following:

Course # Title Credits
ACC 130 Financial Accounting 3
ACC 140 Managerial Accounting 3
ACC 230 Intermediate Accounting I 4
ACC 340 Cost Accounting I 4
ACC 341 Cost Accounting II 4
MGT 240 Financial Management I 3
MGT 340 Financial Management II 3
INT 320 International Finance & Trade 3
MGT 300 Investments 3
ACC 310 Federal Taxes I 3

One of the following:

Course # Title Credits
MKT 110 Marketing 3
MKT 210 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 200 Customer Relationship Management & Sales 3
MKT 130 Advertising 3
MGT 220 Retail Management 3
MKT 250 Internet-based Marketing 3
MKT 260 International Marketing 3
MKT 340 Non-Profit & Social Marketing 3
MKT 330 Brand & Account Management 3
MKT 410 Advanced Advertising 3

Two of the following:

Course # Title Credits
MGT 120 Entrepreneurship 3
MGT 220 Retail Management 3
MGT 270 Small Business Management 3
EBC 110 Internet, Information, and Business 3
EBC 310 Retail Internet Business 3

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Tourism & Event Management

Course # Title Credits
HSP 140 Hospitality Guest Services 4
OR
HSP 350 Front Office Operations 3
Plus:
HSP 125 Tourism Experiences 3
HSP 260 Hospitality Marketing & Sales 3
HSP 350 Meeting & Event Planning 3
Total 13 or 12

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