For more information about these programs, contact the UW-Barron County Office of Student Services at (715) 234-8024 or uwbcinfo@uwc.edu.
The Certificate in Business Program at UW-BC presents an exciting opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the world of business in the modern political, social, and economic environment. The program introduces students to business theory and practice. Students take a diverse set of courses that help them to broaden their perspectives and gain a good awareness and comprehension of the business world.
Students may use the Certificate in Business Program to:
The certificate requires 26 credits, which include Business, Computer Science, Economics, and Mathematics.
The International Studies Certificate is an introduction for freshman/sophomore college students to global studies with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. By taking a diverse set of courses with a worldview, students will broaden their perspectives and gain an appreciation and awareness of the global community. Students may use this program to give cohesion to their electives within the Associate Degree, or they may find that this base in international studies will lead to a specialization or support of a major in the international field.
Completion of the International Studies Certificate will require a minimum of 15 credits, including Foreign Language; History and Culture; Politics and Economics; and Literature, Philosophy, Art, and Music.
FRE 101, 105, 201, 205 (3-4 credits) or SPA 101, 105, 201 (3-4 credits)
ANT 100, 200, 250; or GEO 101, 110; or HIS 105, 106, 1327, 161, 162; or WOM 250
POL 275 or ECO 203
ART 175, or COM 130, or MUS 295
Students working toward the International Studies Certificate are encouraged to plan their academic careers to include a study abroad experience. The UW Colleges has its own study abroad program those courses are included in the above categories and count toward the 15 credit requirement.
A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses in the program. Up to three credits can be transferred in from another institution. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, a notation will be placed on the student's academic transcript and a document of recognition will be sent to the student.
