Certificate in Private Enterprise
Build a foundation in business and gain the skills to create value in the marketplace and promote flourishing in society
The Challey Institute's Certificate in Private Enterprise program gives students the opportunity to explore human progress and its foundations, learn about the role of entrepreneurs and business in making our lives better, and teaches about the importance of markets in fueling innovation and prosperity. This 9-credit certificate is a great addition to any major, giving students a foundation in business and the skills to create value in the workplace and promote flourishing in society.
Why join?
- Enhances any major with just 9 credits - and 3 of those credits satisfy the Wellness Gen Ed requirement
- Build academic and professional skills
- Gain access to exclusive speaker events
Certificate Requirements
Certificate in Private Enterprise
The 9-credit certificate is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines at NDSU with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To complete the certificate, students need to fulfill the following requirements:
FIN 205 | Market Values (3 credits)
Fundamental to both business and economics is the creation of value in the marketplace. This course examines competing economic systems (capitalism and socialism) and their ability to create value for society. The course engages modern texts in addition to classical texts from Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The role of entrepreneurs and business persons in contributing to a flourishing society will be emphasized. In addition to in class discussions, lectures and activities, you will be expected to participate in several experiences outside of the classroom.
BUSN 280 or ECON 201 or ECON 202 (3 credits - choose one)
BUSN 280 | Introduction to Business
This course provides an overview of the environment of business, legal forms of business, and the major functional areas of business including management, marketing, accounting, and finance.
ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics
Nature, method, and scope of economic analysis; economic scarcity, resources, specialization of labor; supply-demand analysis; production and cost analysis; product and resource market structures; distribution of income; international trade.
ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics
Aggregate income and employment analysis; business cycles, unemployment, inflation and economic growth; fiscal policy; money and monetary policy; the U.S. economy and the world economy.
BUSN 491/690 | Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop (3 credits - must take three sections)
The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally-renowned scholars from universities across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the NDSU community. This one-credit class meets for one hour per week, alternating between guest speakers and in-class discussions. Students must take three sections of the workshop to fulfill this requirement.