Certificate Programs

Certificate in Free Enterprise and Ethics

There is an increasing interest and demand from business students for guidance in exploring the ethical pressures, perspectives and conflicts faced in making real world business decisions. In addition, the recent notoriety of ethical breaches in corporate America and political America puts a bright spotlight on temptations that sometimes compromise clarity in drawing ethical lines.

The purpose of the "Certificate in Free Enterprise and Ethics" course of study is to help students develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the ramifications of a host of ethical issues, viewed from a variety of economic, societal, civic, legal and personal value system perspectives, as they relate to business practice in a free enterprise economy. It provides business students experience grappling with the kinds of realistic ethical decisions they will encounter as practitioners.

In addition, the Certificate's curriculum is intended to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of all aspects of the impacts of the economic principles of free enterprise on society, the business sector, and the individual. In doing so, the collection of course offerings provides comparisons with other prominent perspectives on market behavior and business practices, and focus on similarities and differences in their underlying value systems.

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Certificate in Free Entrepreneurship

The Jim Moran Institute is now offering a Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Business Majors and for Arts, Sciences and Non-Business Majors. Majoring in Accounting, Finance, or other arts and science disciplines doesn't mean you won't someday own your business. The Certificate in Entrepreneurship will give you the tools and confidence to step out and make it happen. By completing the Certificate, you will learn how to plan, acquire resources, and launch new ventures.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Business Majors
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Business Majors is a 13 credit hour program, which can be completed in as little as three spring/fall semesters. It is designed to expose business majors to entrepreneurial concepts and practices by placing an emphasis on experiential and trial-and-error learning and giving access to the teachings of successful entrepreneurs. Classes are taught by faculty who have been entrepreneurs or who consult regularly with businesses.

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Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Arts, Science & Non-Business Majors
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Arts, Science & Non-Business Majors is a 12 credit hour program designed for junior or senior students in a discipline other than business. The program will equip students with knowledge of how to initiate and manage new ventures, sources of funding and business planning.

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Certificate in International Business

The Certificate in International Business is part of the FSU Global Pathways Initiative. Through a course of study which includes required and individually selected courses and activities, you will complement your business major with global and cultural awareness that will be beneficial for entry level positions in multinational corporations and domestic-based import/export businesses.

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