Online Spanish for Business Undergraduate Certificate

AT A GLANCE

16 credits
Transfer up to 8 credits
All courses available online

TUITION

$ per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

Improve your communication skills for job markets both inside and beyond the United States.

Through the undergraduate certificate program in Spanish for business and the professions at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll benefit from a combination of language and professional study that will build a foundation to enhance your résumé and prepare you to work and communicate in a variety of Spanish-speaking environments. This program is ideal for those who are in a professional or social setting where Spanish is often spoken.

This certificate is not intended for students who already have native or near-native ability in Spanish. Students with prior experience in the Spanish language should e-mail languages@umgc.edu to inquire about a placement test.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 16

Four courses in intermediate or upper-level Spanish chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, SPAN 211)
- (3 Credits, SPAN 212)
- Any 300- or 400-level SPAN courses taught in Spanish
One of the following 4-credit courses in Spanish:
- (4 Credits, SPAN 418)
- (4 Credits, SPAN 419)
Note: (3 Credits, SPAN 112) is a prerequisite course for 200-level courses that count toward the certificate, and as such, does not count toward the 16-credit total for this program.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Practice Spanish

Speak, read, write, and comprehend the Spanish language in your regular coursework.

Learn by Speaking

Apply Spanish language to a variety of real-life social situations in a culturally appropriate way.

Increase Cultural Awareness

Gain an understanding of an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.

Interact in Business

Communicate in a business environment about management, HR, and cultural issues.

Study Global Business

Read about and discuss aspects of the business world in the United States, Spain, and Latin America.

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