Undergraduate Certificates and Micro-credentials

The Department of Business and Technology Management currently offers two 12-credit hours certificate programs: Certificate in Accounting and Financial Management and Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship, open to students (college; and high school via dual credit), NMT staff, and community members.

Jake Tolk (BS Management, 2007) — Jake Tolk (BS Management, 07) of Morgan Stanley presented to NMT alumni on financial investment strategies.

Both programs offer training certificates approved by the NMHED and are eligible for the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, assuming the student meets enrollment criteria and GPA standards. The Certificate in Accounting and Financial Management is designed more for employees working in government, non-profit, and other public sectors who need entry-level accounting and financial training. The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship is designed more for STEM students who are determined to pursue their own business ventures and for small business owners in local communities.

Accounting and Financial Management

Program Overview

The certificate in Accounting and Financial Management program aims to provide NMT students and employees an effective option to obtain essential training in accounting and financial management skills (at both professional and personal levels). The program has learning objectives focused on mastering common knowledge and entry-level analytical skills in the domain of accounting and financial management.

Program Requirements

A successful completion of the certificate requires a minimum of 12 credit hours completed from the following:

At least 6 credit hours from ACCT courses;
6 additional credit hours from BFIN courses, ECON 2120 (Microeconomics), BUSA 1110 (Intro Business), ENTR 1110 (Intro Entrepreneurship), and other ACCT courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the certificate, students should be able to:

understand how to use an accounting system to manage financial information;
plan and manage project and business finances using information systems;
conduct basic analysis for project finance, investment, and financial planning in both personal and professional contexts.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Program Overview

The certificate aims to equip students with a basic understanding of steps to start a business venture and necessary skills to operate a small business. The program allows students to focus on selected functional areas essential to a business operation, which may include accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, governance, and economic analysis. The program also provides an opportunity for students, NMT employees, and community members to explore entrepreneurial ideas and plans within an experiential learning environment.

Program Requirements

A successful completion of the certificate requires a minimum of 12 credit hours completed from the following:

Earn 6 credit hours from the following courses:
ENTR 1110 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship;
BUSA 1110 - Introduction to Business;
Earn at least 6 credit hours from the following courses:
Any ACCT (accounting) courses;
Any BFIN (business finance) courses;
Any MGMT (management) courses;
Any ECON (economics) courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the certificate, students should be able to:

understand the basic requirements and steps to start a business venture and establish a business operation;
master necessary knowledge and skills for operating a small business, which may include accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, governance, and economic analysis;
understand the role of technology and leadership in modern business operations.

MGMT_at_SantaFe_2024 — Management students and faculty (from left: Haoying Wang; Koby Kwiecinski; Daisy Palacios) in Santa Fe - 2024 Daniels Fund Business Ethics Competition.

Application & Program Information

Non-NMT students: Apply HERE to become a non-degree student at NMT first (applicable to NMT staff and community members).

NMT students: Contact Business and Technology Management Department for academic advising (similar to minors).

Questions? Contact Department Chair: Dr. Haoying Wang
Email: haoying.wang@nmt.edu; Tel: 575-835-5107.

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