RU Online Certificate Program

The RU Online Certificate Program offers an opportunity for professional development in five focused areas of study. As you progress through the six course certificate program, you will gain insights and learn critical skills to manage, lead, and succeed.

• Accounting Certificate
• Bookkeeping Certificate
• Finance Certificate
• Human Resources Certificate
• Leadership Certificate
• Marketing Certificate
• Operations Management Certificate 

While the Certificate does not in and of itself culminate in a college degree, students choosing to continue coursework to earn a bachelor’s degree may apply the hours accumulated through the certificate program towards completion of the Bachelor of Science in Management Studies program. Students must earn at least a ‘C’ grade in each course within the 18 credit certificate program for successful completion.

RU Online Certificates

Accounting Certificate

(Effective Spring 2025)

The Accounting Certificate consists of three accounting courses at the intermediate level. This prepares scholars for entry-level accounting jobs. There are two prerequisite courses for entry into the certificate.

BSAS 320Bookkeeping and Payroll

3

BSAS 330Principles of Accounting II

3

BSAS 340Intermediate Accounting

3

Prerequisites

BSMS 220Principles of Financial Accounting

3

BSMS 221Principles of Managerial Accounting

3

Bookkeeping Certificate

(Effective Spring 2025)

The Bookkeeping Certificate consists of three courses accounting courses at the introductory and intermediate level. This prepares scholars for entry-level bookkeeping and accounting jobs.

BSMS 220Principles of Financial Accounting

3

BSAS 320Bookkeeping and Payroll

3

BSAS 330Principles of Accounting II

3

Finance Certificate

BSMS 425Finance

3

BSMS 319Investments

3

BSMS 318International Finance

3

Human Resources Certificate

BSMS 348Human Resources Management

3

BSMS 373Recruitment and Selection

3

HSRV 364Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

3

Leadership Certificate

BSMS 338Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

3

BSMS 341Organizational Behavior

3

BSMS 405Organizational Change Management

3

Marketing Certificate

BSMS 326Social Media & Marketing

3

BSMS 358Marketing

3

BSMS 360Consumer Behavior

3

Operations Management Certificate

BSMS 335Operations Management

3

BSMS 342Principles of Supply Chain Management

3

BSMS 453International Business

3