Undergraduate Certificates

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Dunklau School of Business Undergraduate Certificates

These certificates are taken as part of a Bachelor’s Degree program.

Cyber Security

Help protect individuals, companies, and/or organizations from cybercrime by developing an understanding of how cybercrime is perpetuated, designing practical systems to detect and prevent it, and implementing solutions that keep important information secure. 

A Midland Student in the Cyber Security Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Identifies challenges, opportunities, and problems, evaluate from multiple perspectives and suggest relevant and value adding solutions.
2. Knows and effectively uses cybersecurity principles agilely and skillfully.
3. Understands the leadership role of BI in achieving a competitive advantage in business through informed decision making.
4. Designs cybersecurity solutions that adhere to best practices.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Data Analytics

Data analytics is the science of interpreting vast amounts of complex data to make sound decisions. The data analytics concentration focuses on developing and applying data analytics skills and tools. Students will integrate business concepts as well as key methods and tools for analysis in order to solve challenging problems. 

A Midland Student in the Data Analytics Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Identifies challenges, opportunities, and problems, evaluates from multiple perspectives, and suggests relevant and value adding solutions.
2. Knows and effectively uses business principles agilely and skillfully. Demonstrates knowledge of business terminology and concepts. Analyzes and interprets data when making business decisions.
3. Expertly articulates ideas in written, verbal, and digital forms. Is able to communicate well with all levels within an organization. Presents and persuades with the right information and accurate audience consideration.
4. Applies BI knowledge and skills learned to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of business technologies.
5. Understands the leadership role of BI in achieving a competitive advantage in business through informed decision making.
6. Analyzes data and efficiently formulates solutions to develop meaningful results.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Digital Marketing

Marketing exists nearly everywhere online through web searches, while browsing websites, on social media, via email, and so much more. Learn the fundamentals of marketing in a digital world, earn industry certifications, and get hands-on experience solving marketing problems for real businesses.

A Midland Student in the Digital Marketing Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Manages a marketing project from start to finish.
2. Develops content for marketing efforts.
3. Achieves certifications relevant to the marketing industry.
4. Creates and integrated marketing communications plan.
5. Generates data-driven marketing decisions.
6. Describes brand messaging, communication, and design.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Network Administration

When the internet is down, some people immediately consider what could be wrong. Is it a power issue? A router? Something else? Network administration is a high-growth field with a demand for problem solvers that can analyze, design, and implement solutions to make sure that everyone can access what they need and prevent access from those that don’t. 

A Midland Student in the Network Administration Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Identifies challenges, opportunities, and problems, evaluates from multiple perspectives, and suggests relevant and value adding solutions.
2. Applies BI knowledge and skills learned to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of business technologies.
3. Understands the leadership role of BI in achieving a competitive advantage in business through informed decision making.
4. Designs efficient and effective networks using best practices.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Nonprofit Management Undergraduate Certificate

The nonprofit sector continues to grow and covers a wide spectrum of opportunities, including arts, education, community development, social service programs, and healthcare. The Midland University Nonprofit Management Certificate provides essential skills for individuals looking to manage or work in the nonprofit sector. Courses provide a solid foundation in the management functions of operating a nonprofit within regulatory and organizational boundaries using best practices and equip the learner with tools to manage organizational projects, programs, and an understanding of the audience served.

A Midland Student in the Nonprofit Management Undergraduate Academic Certificate will:

1. Understand basic business practices and procedures required for nonprofit operations.
2. Create, development, philanthropy, and fundraising plans to include writing grants and securing funding from various constituencies.
3. Examine the legal framework and define the necessary operational regulations for operating a nonprofit organization.
4. Understand their individual role in society relative to the experiences of others.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Software Development

Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug-fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components.  The software development concentration focuses on learning and applying programming languages and best practices in software development for today’s evolving workplace. 

A Midland Student in the Software Development Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Identifies challenges, opportunities, and problems, evaluates from multiple perspectives, and suggests relevant and value adding solutions.
2. Knows and effectively uses business principles agilely and skillfully. Demonstrates knowledge of business terminology and concepts. Analyzes and interprets data when making business decisions.
3. Expertly articulates ideas in written, verbal, and digital forms. Is able to communicate well with all levels within an organization. Presents and persuades with the right information and accurate audience consideration.
4. Applies BI knowledge and skills learned to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of business technologies.
5. Understands the leadership role of BI in achieving a competitive advantage in business through informed decision making.
6. Creates and applies software principles and practices to develop real-world solutions.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Web Development

Web development is an exciting field where the best seek to understand consumer issues, develop easy-to-use navigation, craft compelling content, and provide viable solutions to end users. As a part of this certificate, students will learn fundamental web languages, understand the basics of user experience, and apply both to develop functional web applications such as sites or tools.

A Midland Student in the Web Development Undergraduate Academic Certificate:

1. Identifies challenges, opportunities, and problems, evaluates from multiple perspectives, and suggests relevant and value adding solutions.
2. Expertly articulates ideas in written, verbal, and digital forms. Is able to communicate well with all levels within an organization. Presents and persuades with the right information and accurate audience consideration.
3. Applies BI knowledge and skills learned to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of business technologies.
4. Implements functional, appealing web-based tools that meet business objectives.

A full list of Midland University courses and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.