Business Administration Specialist
Technical Certificate
18 Credits | Less than 1 year
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Northwood Tech Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
Career Cluster: Business Management
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The Business Administration Specialist certificate will prepare students for success in today’s business world. Areas of emphasis include supervision, human resource management, and business law.
Program Overview
This certificate will provide you with the well-rounded skills that are necessary to become an integral support employee in a business firm.
Program Outcomes
The Business Administration Specialist certificate will prepare you to:
- Make informed decisions regarding business transactions
- Document business transactions
- Communicate with internal and external customers
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Take your classes in a variety of options including online, Your Choice or in a traditional classroom. Start the courses in August or January, summer or mid-semester—you decide.
Take your classes in a variety of options to fit your lifestyle.
Build relationships with fellow classmates that will last a lifetime.
Improve interpersonal communication.
Academics
The Business Administration Specialist certificate is conveniently available at every Northwood Tech location.
Experienced Instructors
Northwood Tech is large enough to serve you but small enough to know you. Northwood Tech's experienced instructors are knowledgeable, approachable and eager to help you.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Northwood Tech's continuous networking with business professionals, employers and recent graduates will ensure your courses are up-to-date and applicable for your future career.
Convenient
Take your classes at any of Northwood Tech's campuses or online. No matter which you choose, you will make connections with others who share your desire for a career in business.
Required Courses
This certificate covers courses in Business Law, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Supervision, and Technical Reporting.
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Business Administration Specialist is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Business Administration Specialist student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
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Continue your education and earn an associate degree.
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process. Get started by completing the Online application form.
Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Business Administration Specialist
18 Credits | Less than 1 year
$2,904
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Business Administration Specialist Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Business Administration Specialist certificate. Continue your education at Northwood Tech in the Customer Service Manager technical diploma and Business Management associate degree.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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Ready to join Northwood Tech's successful graduates? Easily apply today.
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