Business Studies

The Certificate in Business Studies, a 15-credit program housed in the Economics department,consists of courses drawn from several departments. While the best foundation for any career is a liberal arts education, many students want to supplement their liberal arts education with business-specific skills and a credential signaling those skills to potential employers. We rely on businesses in New York City for work opportunities for students, and on the Cooperman Pre-Business Center for coordination of internships and workshops in business skills.

Eligibility

1. Full-time students currently enrolled at Hunter College. Graduate students and individuals with advanced degrees are not eligible to apply.

2. To be eligible to apply, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have completed course ECO 10000 with a final grade of C or higher. To be eligible to earn the certificate, students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Application

1. An electronic copy of their resumé, highlighting work experience as well as relevant extra-curricular activities and interests
2. One essay of 300-500 words, answering the following questions:
• What are your professional aspirations upon graduating Hunter?
• How will participating in the Business Studies Certificate help you achieve these goals?

If additional information is required, students may be asked to interview with the Director of the Business Certificate.

The Admissions Committee will select applicants subject to available resources.