Business/Economics Certificates and Minors
Certificates are designed for non-majors who are interested in an overview of the field. The programs, less comprehensive than a minor, introduce students to the fundamentals of the discipline.
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Johnson State College's Nonprofit Management Certification program is an innovative course of study that prepares students for careers in the nonprofit sector. To ensure its students' success, the nonprofit management certification provides leadership opportunities, internships, and financial aid. This program is designed to allow flexibility for the student by allowing the student to meet prescribed competencies in combination with course work and practical experience.
In addition to coursework, the nonprofit management certificate program emphasizes hands-on experience through internships, volunteer opportunities, leadership activities and professional development workshops. The experiences you'll have as a student in this program will give you an edge in the job market and prepare you to be a successful leader in the nonprofit field upon graduation. The blend of curricular and co-curricular activities focus on a variety of competency areas, including:
- Nonprofit Management
- Fundraising and Fiscal Management
- Human Resource and Volunteer Management
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Board and Committee Development
Courses include:
BUS-2020 Principles of Management
BUS-2230 Principles of Marketing
BUS-2410 Human Resource Management
ACC-2121 Financial Accounting
HTM-3150 Event Management
OER-3020 Program Planning in Outdoor Education
BUS-4180 Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations
BUS-4810 Internship
Requirements for certification include:
The certificate is a total of 18 credits, six of which may be waived if the student demonstrates achievement in particular competency areas. A minimum of 9 credits must be taken through Johnson State College. A student may take no more than 6 credits in any one area. There are other co-curricular requirements and recommendations.
For more information on Johnson State College's Nonprofit Certification Program, please contact Ellen Hill, Director, Experiential Learning at 802-635-1439.
Certificate in Small Business Management
The program provides owners, operators, and employers with the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and operate successful small businesses. The program emphasizes management functions rather than operational techniques.
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Financial Accounting |
4 |
__________ |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
__________ |
|
Small Business Management |
3 |
__________ |
|
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
__________ |
|
Business Law I |
3 |
__________ |
|
Total |
|
16 |
|