Business Administration, Certificate of Completion

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

The Business Administration Certificate of Completion provides entry-level skills for students considering business careers.  Students participate in hands-on experiences, community projects and conduct real-world research.

Students use technology and business concepts such as accounting, business law, entrepreneurship, management, marketing and professionalism, to work in teams, solve business problems and make decisions.

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Educational Option Information

• This educational option is a: Certificate of Completion
• This educational option can be completed: Part-Time or Full-Time
• This educational option is designed for: Students who have completed an associates or bachelor’s degree and wish to complete coursework to enter into the Business Analytics profession. .
• This educational option can be started: Any term
• Primary Course Location: Main, Montoya, Westside, and Rio Rancho Campuses, and online
• Special Requirements: Students must have access to a computer and the Internet to complete coursework.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Educational Opportunities

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

* Note: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year business program are encouraged to meet with an advisor, program chair or associate dean during their first term.

Career Opportunities

The Business Administration Certificate of Completion can lead to employment in both the public and private sectors. Business graduates are commonly needed in advertising, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, sales, real estate, retail, manufacturing, small business management and supervision.

Sample job titles include: Business Analytics Associate, Associate Business Analyst, Associate Analyst, Network Analyst, Data Analyst

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses

Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.