Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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Graduate Certificate in Business
The Graduate Certificate in Business program is designed to expand the knowledge and broaden the usefulness of business professionals.
Admission Requirements
Hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
Demonstrate English proficiency (see
English Proficiency
).
Requirements
The Certificate requires 23 semester hours of coursework from the Business Department.
Complete the Service Learning requirement.
Curriculum
Program Structure (23 Credits) including:
Core (14 Credits)
Complete the following courses:
ACCT 501 Accounting for Managers
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial and managerial
accounting systems. Several important concepts are studied in detail, including accounting cycle, cost concepts,
financial statement analysis, revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, present value, and long-term
liabilities.
BUAD 691 Strategic Management
The theory and practice of strategic management. This course explores the theory and practice of strategic management, equipping students with critical business skills for planning and managing strategic activities. Key topics include determining the mission, purpose, and philosophy of an organization; developing an organization profile; conducting resource analysis; assessing the external environment; identifying various strategic options; making strategic analysis and choices; setting long-term and annual objectives; developing grand strategies; implementing strategic decisions, and reviewing and controlling strategic actions. BUAD 791 will also cover the latest strategic management practices through surveys and evaluations.
Note
: BUAD 691 serves as the capstone course for the MBA program and is typically taken in the final semester, following the substantial completion of all other requirements. This integrative course requires students to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout their studies. BUAD 791 is designed for PhD in Education students specializing in Educational Administration.
LEAD 610 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics
The course explores the foundational teaching and primary metaphors of leadership including theories, models,
and concepts viewed in the context of God’s call on the covenant community in the redemptive history. Part of
the course covers ethical philosophies, construction of framework for ethical decision, and application of ethical
principles in one’s personal life and work place.
MGMT 502 Management
This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is on planning,
organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as
contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.
RESM 520 Academic Writing
Introduction to the art of academic discourse to prepare graduate students for writing theoretical and research papers, thesis, and dissertation. Topics include proper use of sources, academic honesty, structure and language use, critical analysis and synthesis, organization, style and formatting, and the concept that writing is a process that is best learned through continual practice. Use of a reference management system (e.g. Zotero, Mendeley, Citavi, EndNote) will be introduced.
Electives (9 Credits)
Complete 9 credits in ACCT/BUAD/BUIT/ECON/FNCE/MGMT/MKTG
Program Structure
Credits
Core
14
Business Elective
9
TOTAL
23
Core
14
Complete the following courses:
ACCT 501 Accounting for Managers
3
BUAD 691 Strategic Management
3
LEAD 610 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics
3
MGMT 502 Management
3
RESM 520 Academic Writing
2
Electives
9
Complete
9
credits in ACCT / BUAD / BUIT / ECON / FNCE / MGMT / MKTG:
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Please contact us for any queries or concerns. Our office hours:
Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm;
Friday 8 am to 12 nn
Jennifer Princesa-Valenia
Admissions
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Twitter
Youtube
Email Us
admissions@aiias.edu
Call Us
+63 46 4144 318
+63 917 838 6119
Skip to the content
Graduate Certificate in Business
The Graduate Certificate in Business program is designed to expand the knowledge and broaden the usefulness of business professionals.
Admission Requirements
Hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
Demonstrate English proficiency (see
English Proficiency
).
Requirements
The Certificate requires 23 semester hours of coursework from the Business Department.
Complete the Service Learning requirement.
Curriculum
Program Structure (23 Credits) including:
Core (14 Credits)
Complete the following courses:
ACCT 501 Accounting for Managers
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial and managerial
accounting systems. Several important concepts are studied in detail, including accounting cycle, cost concepts,
financial statement analysis, revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, present value, and long-term
liabilities.
BUAD 691 Strategic Management
The theory and practice of strategic management. This course explores the theory and practice of strategic management, equipping students with critical business skills for planning and managing strategic activities. Key topics include determining the mission, purpose, and philosophy of an organization; developing an organization profile; conducting resource analysis; assessing the external environment; identifying various strategic options; making strategic analysis and choices; setting long-term and annual objectives; developing grand strategies; implementing strategic decisions, and reviewing and controlling strategic actions. BUAD 791 will also cover the latest strategic management practices through surveys and evaluations.
Note
: BUAD 691 serves as the capstone course for the MBA program and is typically taken in the final semester, following the substantial completion of all other requirements. This integrative course requires students to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout their studies. BUAD 791 is designed for PhD in Education students specializing in Educational Administration.
LEAD 610 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics
The course explores the foundational teaching and primary metaphors of leadership including theories, models,
and concepts viewed in the context of God’s call on the covenant community in the redemptive history. Part of
the course covers ethical philosophies, construction of framework for ethical decision, and application of ethical
principles in one’s personal life and work place.
MGMT 502 Management
This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is on planning,
organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as
contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.
RESM 520 Academic Writing
Introduction to the art of academic discourse to prepare graduate students for writing theoretical and research papers, thesis, and dissertation. Topics include proper use of sources, academic honesty, structure and language use, critical analysis and synthesis, organization, style and formatting, and the concept that writing is a process that is best learned through continual practice. Use of a reference management system (e.g. Zotero, Mendeley, Citavi, EndNote) will be introduced.
Electives (9 Credits)
Complete 9 credits in ACCT/BUAD/BUIT/ECON/FNCE/MGMT/MKTG
Program Structure
Credits
Core
14
Business Elective
9
TOTAL
23
Core
14
Complete the following courses:
ACCT 501 Accounting for Managers
3
BUAD 691 Strategic Management
3
LEAD 610 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics
3
MGMT 502 Management
3
RESM 520 Academic Writing
2
Electives
9
Complete
9
credits in ACCT / BUAD / BUIT / ECON / FNCE / MGMT / MKTG:
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Please contact us for any queries or concerns. Our office hours:
Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm;
Friday 8 am to 12 nn
Jennifer Princesa-Valenia
Admissions
Youtube
Email Us
admissions@aiias.edu
Call Us
+63 46 4144 318
+63 917 838 6119