Certificate in Fundamentals of Business

The Fundamentals of Business certificate provides a practical, workforce-ready foundation across five core areas of business: accounting, business analytics, marketing, human resources, and general business management. Designed as an embedded, stackable credential within the Associate of Science in Business Management, the certificate functions both as a pathway toward degree completion and as a standalone credential for professionals seeking to strengthen their business skills and career readiness. 

The certificate focuses on foundational business and management concepts introduced early in the associate-degree curriculum and emphasizes the essential knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business roles. Students gain a working understanding of basic accounting information, marketing fundamentals, human resource practices, business analytics, and core business operations. These competencies prepare students to contribute in entry-level administrative, operational, and support roles across a variety of organizational settings. 

Embedding the certificate within the degree pathway provides a clear academic milestone while maintaining alignment across the Business Management curriculum. The stackable structure allows students to build practical skills early and apply them immediately, while continuing a defined path toward completion of the associate degree. 

15 Credits

Fundamentals of Business Certificate Required Courses

BAC 101 Accounting I

BBA 301 Intro to Business Analytics

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BMK 305 Marketing

HRM 311 Human Resource Management

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.