Certificate in Business Application

The Certificate in Business (CIB) program provides non-business students the opportunity to earn a concentration in a clearly defined academic program in business. The coursework allows students to develop a foundational understanding of business and apply this to their specific field, such as international studies or engineering. In addition to careers related to their own fields, students who earn the certificate have also found job opportunities in management, marketing, and other business fields in the past.
There are no specific courses that must be taken before applying. If a student chooses to take CIB courses before being admitted, the courses will fulfill requirements after admission.

The application is currently available and will close on Friday, February 15 at 4:30 p.m.

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet the following requirements:
  • 54 degree credits (junior standing)
  • 12 GPA credits (transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credits at UW-Madison)
  • 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA (This GPA does not guarantee admission to the CIB)
  • Grades and GPAs from transfer coursework do not count toward CIB admission.
  • Currently enrolled UW-Madison student
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking student (non-business)

Admission for eligible students is based primarily on cumulative UW-Madison GPA and all admission decisions are final. There is no appeal process for denied students.

For more information and to apply, please visit the link below or encourage prospective Certificate in Business students to contact Jon Cleveland or Alyssa Geldernick via email or stop by 3150 Grainger between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.


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