University Certificate in Management Foundations
The University Certificate in Management Foundations is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge in business management. As such, there are no prerequisites for the required courses in this certificate. This structure will appeal to a broad student body.
The University Certificate in Management Foundations is offered by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business, 800.468.6531, or email.
Planning your program
Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.
Counselling Services offers an assessment website, Mapping Your Future.
Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Program requirements
Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
Program structure
Total credits in the program | 30 |
Required credits | 24 |
Option credits | 6 |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University. | 15 |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 6 |
Required courses
(24 credits)
ADMN 232 or ADMN 201 | Introduction to Management or Introduction to Business Studies | (3) |
ADMN 233 | Writing in Organizations | (3) |
COMM 243 or COMM 277 | Interpersonal Communication or Group Communication | (3) |
ADMN 417 or ECON 401 | International Business Management or The Changing Global Economy | (3) |
ECON 247 | Microeconomics | (3) |
ECON 248 | Macroeconomics | (3) |
MGSC 301 | Statistics for Business and Economics I | (3) |
PHIL 252 or PHIL 333 or PHIL 337 | Critical Thinking or Professional Ethics or Business Ethics | (3) |
Options
(6 credits)
1. | Senior (300/400) level Business and Administrative Studies credits | (3) |
2. | Non "Business and Administrative Studies" credits at any level | (3) |
Updated July 18, 2022 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)