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
• AI Experience Certificate *Coming FALL 2025
• Bookkeeping Certificate
• Digital Marketing Certificate *Coming FALL 2025
• Finance Certificate
• Healthcare Administration Certificate *Coming FALL 2025
• Human Resources Certificate
• Leadership Certificate
• Marketing Certificate
• Operations Management Certificate
• Supply Chain Management Certificate *Coming FALL 2025
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
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.
Prerequisites
| BSMS 220 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BSMS 221 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Bookkeeping Certificate
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.
Finance Certificate
Human Resources Certificate
Leadership Certificate
Marketing Certificate
Operations Management Certificate