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More and more corporations today are seeking smart, energetic leaders to help move them in a sustainable and profitable direction. Iowa Western's Business programs give students a jumpstart on that career path. The field of business is popular for its diversity of job outcomes, so you’ll make a wise choice by enrolling in Iowa Western's Business Administration Certificate program. Students who complete this program earn a Business Administration Certificate and enter the workforce upon graduating from Iowa Western. Business classes are conducted with instructors who have real-world business knowledge with actual business experience in their field. Local businesses provide representatives who serve on the advisory board. This program offers face-to-face courses, but also online and hybrid formats, which will pay-off as you advance toward a bachelor’s degree. Many students, however, land jobs immediately after earning their degree from Iowa Western. This program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to excel in the 21st-century workforce.
Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Business Administration diploma.
Job Outlook
1,888 Jobs (2025)
2.3% Increase (2025-2026)
Wage and employment data are from Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set), timeframe 2024–2025.
What will you do
A variety of different jobs are available to business majors with a business administration certificate. Graduates can find jobs in accounting, marketing, wealth management, economic policy positions, financial analysis, and also in general business operations management. Upon earning a business degree, graduates may also have enough knowledge to start their own businesses. Salaries and employment opportunities may vary greatly, depending on the area and type of business.
Wages
Entry – $29.25
Median – $38.27
Experienced – $51.08
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105 - Composition I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BUS 102 - Introduction to Business | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| FIN 121 - Personal Finance | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ACC 121 - Principles of Accounting I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CSC 116 - Information Computing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 101 - Principles of Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 18.0 | ||||
Notes:1May substitute for ENG 110.
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
1. Apply management concepts as relates to business.
2. Explain how information management and technological skills affect an organization’s competitive advantage.
3. Demonstrate informed decision-making based upon basic business calculations.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa