Business Essentials, Certificate
Prairie State College’s Certificate in Business Essentials offers a practical curriculum focused on key areas such as business communication, customer service, and basic management. This certificate is ideal for those seeking quick entry into the business world or aiming to strengthen their foundational knowledge for future opportunities.
What Can You Do with a Certificate in Business Essentials?
This certificate helps you quickly enter the workforce in support roles such as customer
service representative, administrative assistant, or sales associate. It also provides
a strong foundation for continuing your education in business, management, or related
areas, helping you build a pathway toward higher-level positions and career growth.
Graduates with a Certificate in Business Essentials are prepared for entry-level roles
in customer service, administrative support, sales, and office management across various
industries. The skills gained also serve as a steppingstone for further education
or certifications in business or related fields, opening doors to career advancement.
Suggested Curriculum
This curriculum is designed to give students a well-rounded education and prepare
them for transfer, entry-level roles, or further specialization in business.
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BUS 101 Introduction to Business
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BUS 103 Business Mathematics
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BUS 127 Business Communications
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BUS 108 Accounting for Entrepreneurs
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BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace
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ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (BUS 902)
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Business Essential
This program is designed to be completed in XX months.
This program will cost $XX if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $X of debt.
Faculty Contact Information
Colleen Ivancic
Associate Professor, Accounting and Business
Email: civancic@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3664
Office: 2182
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