Undergraduate Program Calendar 2009|10

University Certificate in Management Foundations


Regulations amended effective September 1, 2009

The University Certificate in Management Foundations is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge in business management. As such, there are no prerequisites for the required courses in this certificate. This structure will appeal to a broad student body. Enrolment Restriction Students holding a Bachelor of Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, or a similar degree, may not enrol in the University Certificate in Management Foundations. Transfer Credit completed more than 10 years ago in the following disciplines at the senior (300/400) level will not receive credit: ACCT, MGSC, LGST, MKTG, FNCE and TAXX. If you are currently working in the field and provide evidence of work being completed, this restriction will be waived. The University Certificate in Management Foundations is offered by Athabasca University's School of Business, 800.468.6531, or e-mail.


	Total credits in the program	30

	Required credits	24

	Option credits	6

	Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.	15

	Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered.	24

	Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits	6


	General certificate regulations

	Required Courses (24 credits)


ADMN 232	Administrative Principles	(3)
ADMN 233	Writing in Organizations	(3)
COMM 329	The Practice of Interpersonal Communications	(3)
ECOM 320	Overview of e-Commerce	(3)
ECON 247	Microeconomics	(3)
ECON 248	Macroeconomics	(3)
MGSC 301	Statistics for Business and Economics I* *strongly recommended or
MATH 215	Introduction to Statistics or
MATH 216	Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics	(3)
PHIL 252	Critical Thinking or
PHIL 333	Professional Ethics
	or
PHIL 337	Business Ethics	(3)



	Options (6 credits)

1.	A Non-Business and Administrative Studies course at any level*	(3)
2.	A Business and Administrative Studies course at the senior (300/400) level	(3)
*	Students who plan to obtain the Bachelor of Management degree are advised to choose their Non-Business and Administrative Studies course at the senior (300/400) level.


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