You must successfully complete all of the following courses (minimum grade of C/2.75 GPA) to receive the Business Ready certificate. Learn how to apply and register. 

Summer I
Monday, May 20 – Wednesday, July 3 

ACC-210 Financial Accounting
Online | 3 credits
This course provides a conceptual introduction to basic accounting principles and financial statements. Consideration is given to accounting for merchandising concerns, current assets, liabilities, and equity accounts. A brief overview of internal control and selected complex accounting topics is also presented.

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MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior
Tuesday/Thursday; 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 3 credits
This course deals with the fundamentals of organizational behavior (individual, group, and organizational levels) as they relate to motivation, communication, and leadership. The management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are addressed.  The effects of global operations and the requirements of ethical behavior on managers are also explored.

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CPP-II Career Planning and Perspectives 
May 21 - June 13, Monday/Wednesday; 6:30-8:00 p.m. | 1 credit
In this course students will perform self-assessments to identify specific occupations that match who they are and where they want to go.  The course will provide students with an understanding of the changed nature of the current work and career environment they will be entering when they graduate from Rider.  They will acquire career management skills and apply these skills to developing short- and long-term career goals and plans for achieving them while at Rider.  The course will also touch on the intersection of work and family roles. 

Summer II
MKT-200 Principles of Marketing
Tuesday/Thursday; 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 3 credits
This course examines market characteristics, consumer buying habits and motives, the functions of marketing, and the fields of retailing and wholesaling – including the role of intermediaries. Concepts and current practices in product development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and international marketing will also be studied. 

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PMBA-8000 Executive Communications 
Wednesday; 6:30 -9:30 p.m. | 1.5 credits
This course will provide students with knowledge, skills, and techniques to further develop their presentation skills. This course, which is taught in a workshop style, challenges the students to improve their formal presentation skills, increase the impact of their presentations, and strengthen their confidence. Students will be introduced to different media tools that will support them in advancing their speaking and presentation skills.

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PMBA-8010 Information Technology Proficiency 
Online; July 8 – August 20 | 1.5 credits
Computing proficiency requires understanding the implications of advanced information technologies and the ability to successfully apply these technologies in an increasingly global society. This course will enable students to effectively use specific information systems tools (spreadsheet and database management) to begin to design applications for effective decision-making.

Certificate Requirements
In order to receive the Business Ready Certificate, you must not receive any grades below a "C" and you must have a 2.75 or better upon the completion of the Business Ready program.