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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 15
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Next Arrow COST PER CREDIT $654.00
NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 15, 2025

About this Program


Gain foundational knowledge in the major disciples of business and advance your career in the competitive and global marketplace. Gatton's Undergraduate Certificate in Business employs relevant coursework that helps you meet the challenges of a high-tech, global marketplace.

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This program is ideal for individuals seeking to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to start their own ventures or advance in their current careers. It is also well-suited for professionals from various fields who want to enhance their business acumen and improve their strategic decision-making capabilities.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Business

Offered by the College of Business and Economics

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What You’ll Learn


Get a foundation in the major disciplines of business through an introduction to essential aspect of business.


From learning how to make sound personal financial decisions to better understanding organizations, students will receive a foundation in the major disciplines of business through an introduction to the essential aspects of business administration, accounting, economics, management, marketing, and finance. 

Students who complete the undergraduate certificate in business will gain foundational knowledge in key business concepts, including management, finance, and marketing, which can enhance their career prospects and versatility in the job market. Additionally, the program will help develop practical skills and critical thinking abilities that are directly applicable to real-world business scenarios.

Course Examples

  • B&E 201 Introduction to Business
  • ACC 221 Accounting Fundamentals
  • FIN 250 Personal Investing and Financial Planning
  • MGT 301 Business Management
  • MKT 300 Marketing Management

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Admissions Criteria

Students do NOT need to be enrolled in a degree-bearing program to take this online certificate program. Students can enroll in this program with no prior college credit. Students should have a high school diploma, or an equivalent qualification. 

If you are already enrolled in a UK Campus program, you can add this certificate in myGPS.

If this is the only program you intend to enroll in, or if you are a UK Online student, please apply as "non-degree seeking." 

Application Requirements

Students who are ONLY applying to this certificate program will be asked to self-certify that they have obtained a high school diploma, GED or meet the Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education college readiness indicators.

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Program Contact

Matthew Quarles

Deadlines

Spring 2026

Application Due Date:
11/15/2025
Start Date:
01/12/2026

Fall 2026

Application Due Date:
08/01/2026
Start Date:
08/24/2026

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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