{"id":2644,"date":"2019-01-07T14:04:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T19:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/?page_id=2644"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:59:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:59:20","slug":"essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Essentials Certificate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4919 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"You female whiteboard presentation\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation-152x101.jpg 152w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/young-female-whiteboard-presentation.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>The Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Business Essentials Certificate Program offers a foundation in business principles and skills needed for today\u2019s workplace, in the areas of management, marketing and accounting.<\/p>\n<p>The program can be customized by choosing to study business law, information technology, or corporate finance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>16 Credit Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To earn a certificate, four courses worth four credits each are required. The courses are part of the Anisfield School of Business Professional Core curriculum. The three required courses in accounting, marketing and management are supplemented by a choice of business law, information systems, or corporate finance for a total of 16 credits.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of these course requirements, students receive a Certificate in Business Essentials from the Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College of New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>There are no information sessions currently scheduled\u2014please contact Ed Petkus at <a href=\"mailto:epetkus@ramapo.edu\">epetkus@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0with questions regarding the Business Essentials Certificate Program<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-4 \" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1%;margin-bottom: 1%;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\" style=\"padding: 5%;\">Resources<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\" style=\"padding: 5%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/web-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Class Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssba.ramapo.edu:8443\/myssb\/bwckctlg.p_disp_dyn_ctlg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Course Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payment Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Satisfactory completion (grade of \u201cC\u201d or better) of all of the following courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ACCT 221 &#8211; PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING<\/li>\n<li>MKTG 290 &#8211; MARKETING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES<\/li>\n<li>MGMT 302 &#8211; MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BADM 223 &#8211; BUSINESS LAW I<\/li>\n<li>INFO 224 &#8211; PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<\/li>\n<li>FINC 301 &#8211; CORPORATE FINANCE I*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*Requires additional preparation &#8211; see course description.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Program Enrollment\/Application<\/h4>\n<p>Current non-business-major RCNJ students in Good Academic Standing are automatically eligible for the Business Essentials Certificate Program, and should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/registrar\/forms-transcripts\/\">Major\/Minor Declaration Form<\/a> available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/registrar\/\">Registrar\u2019s Office <\/a>to enroll in this program.\u00a0 Click on &#8220;Change of Major\/Minor&#8221; to access the form.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Ramapo students are welcome to apply to this program as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/nondegree\/\">Non-Degree Seeking Student<\/a>\u00a0through Ramapo&#8217;s <a href=\"mailto:admissions@ramapo.edu\">Office of Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to open<\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Program Benefits \/ Convenient Schedule<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>Benefits of the Business Essentials Certificate Program<\/h4>\n<p><strong>College Students<\/strong><br \/>\nNon-business majors enrich their academic experiences and broaden their career prospects by developing a working knowledge of fundamental business concepts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adult Learners<\/strong><br \/>\nIndividuals seeking a career change or applying for a business oriented position would benefit from the program as well as a college graduate with a non-business degree preparing for an MBA program.<\/p>\n<h4>Convenient Scheduling<\/h4>\n<p>The certificate may be completed during one or two summers, and Business Essentials students are guaranteed seats during the Summer Sessions. Sections of each course are offered at convenient times, including either online or in the evening. Some of the courses for Business Essentials are also offered online during the College\u2019s four week Winter Session &#8211; a convenient and streamlined alternative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Tuition and Fees<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>Tuition and Fees<\/h4>\n<p>Normal undergraduate tuition and tuition related fees apply to all academic courses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/\">Tuition Information<\/a>). In addition, all relevant non-tuition related charges (e.g., parking fees, dishonored check fees, etc.) apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><strong>Q: <em>What are the requirements for the Business Essentials Certificate?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>To earn a certificate, four (4) four-credit courses are required. Three of the courses are required of all certificate students and the fourth required course offers enrollees options. The three required courses are Principles of Financial Accounting (ACCT221), Marketing Principles and Practices (MKTG290) and Managing Organizational Behavior (MGMT302). For the fourth course, you may choose <u>one <\/u>of the following courses: Business Law I (BADM223), Principles of Information Technology (INFO224) or Corporate Finance I (FINC301)*.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <em>Who can take the Business Essentials Certificate Program?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><u>College Students<\/u>: Non-business majors enrich their academic experiences and broaden their career prospects by developing a working knowledge of fundamental business concepts.<\/p>\n<p><u>Adult Learners<\/u>: Individuals seeking a career change or applying for a business-oriented position would benefit from the program as well as a college graduate with a non-business degree and those preparing for an MBA program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <em>How long does the certificate take to complete?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>The Business Essentials Certificate can be completed at your own pace. Sections of each course are offered at convenient times, including either online or in the evening. The certificate can also be completed during one or two summers. Business Essentials students are guaranteed seats during summer sessions. Some of the required courses are also offered online during the College\u2019s four-week winter session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <em>Who do I contact if I have difficulty registering for a course?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>If you are having trouble with registration and\/or need a permit to register for a course, please contact Karen Norton at (201) 684-6653 or <a href=\"mailto:knorton@ramapo.edu\">knorton@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<em> Is the Business Essentials Certificate eligible for financial aid?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>If you are a current Ramapo College student receiving aid, the required classes are part of your normal course schedule, therefore are paid through your college account. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (201) 684-7549 to see how many credits you are covered for through financial aid. If you are not a matriculated Ramapo College student, this program is not eligible for financial aid because it is a non-degree program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <em>What is the total cost of the program?<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>The courses for the Business Essentials Certificate are all credit-bearing Ramapo College courses and tuition is established annually by the Board of Trustees. The cost per credit is dependent on the semester in which courses are taken, as well as in-state or out-of-state status. To view the tuition cost per credit, please visit the Office of Student Accounts website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/\">https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <em>Will I receive a transcript after completing this program?\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes, all required courses taken as part of the Business Essentials Certificate program are recorded on your Ramapo College official transcript.\u00a0 \u00a0Once completed, your certificate is noted as earned on your Ramapo transcript.\u00a0 Transcripts may be requested online on the Registrar\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/registrar\/\">https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/registrar\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>For coursework content information and registration advising, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Ed Petkus, Dean<\/b><br \/>\nAnisfield School of Business<br \/>\nRamapo College of New Jersey<br \/>\nPhone: (201) 684-7378<br \/>\nFax: (201) 684-7277<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:epetkus@ramapo.edu\">epetkus@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For additional application information, contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Office of Admissions<br \/>\nRamapo College of New Jersey<br \/>\nPhone: (201) 684-7300<br \/>\nFax: (201) 684-7964<br \/>\nemail: <a href=\"mailto:admissions@ramapo.edu\">admissions@ramapo.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For payment information, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/\">Office of Student Accounts<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Certificate The Business Essentials Certificate Program offers a foundation in business principles and skills needed for today\u2019s workplace, in the areas of management, marketing and accounting. 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