Business Economics Certificate
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AND BOOST YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Designed for working professionals and ambitious job seekers, our graduate certificate programs are the ultimate resume builder. A graduate certificate from Valparaiso University will not only distinguish you in a competitive job market, but also open doors to new opportunities while increasing future earning potential. Invest in your future and give your career — and resume — the boost it deserves.
Our 12-credit certificate in business economics will train you to apply key microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, models, and data, to develop a keen understanding of local and global real-world issues and policies. You will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to specific topic areas, such as the economics of financial markets, international trade, money, and banking.
VALUE OF A VALPO GRADUATE DEGREE
Graduate certificate tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $650 per credit. Visit
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ADMISSION CHECKLIST
■ Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
■ Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
Students may transfer up to three credits from a different institution, subject to the graduate studies transfer policy. Transfer credit is reviewed and approved by the certificate advisor.
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For information on scholarships and awards, visit valpo.edu/financialaid
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
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The certificate provides a strong background in the principles of micro- and macro-economics, as well as an opportunity to apply the principles to specific topics, such as finance and banking. It allows the student to demonstrate competency in areas of economics relevant to business.
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Sara Gundersen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Economics
Valparaiso University
