Management Program Certificate is a Program Certificate program offered by Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND.
Program Overview
Degrees Offered: AAS, Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer Delivery Method: Online, On Campus Phone: 701-224-5486 Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu The Management curriculum affords students the opportunity to obtain rewarding employment in the business field. Curriculum is available in an online format as well as on campus. The program certificate is designed as a stand-alone certificate for those interested in gaining or enhancing basic management skills or may be earned as students work on earning the associate in applied science degree. Students with a high school background in economics, accounting, and marketing classes are very well prepared. Many students are successful without having taken this concentration of classes. Students who complete the required coursework will earn one, or both of the following: Credits from the Management or Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Science may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree: Possible career opportunities include work involving advertising account managers, sales representatives, and independent entrepreneurs, or work in real estate sales, management trainee programs, insurance, banking and purchasing. Upon graduation, Management students will be able to:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
The catalog publishes no credit total for this award.
Bismarck State charges tuition by the SUBJECT of each course rather than by program, so a single price for the award would be misleading. The college's published 2026-2027 resident rates per credit are:
- General 100/200-level subjects (ENGL, MATH, BADM, CIS and similar) — $195.09
- Technical 100/200-level subjects (WELD, AUTO, HVAC, ELEC, CARP and similar) — $239.43
- Nursing (NURS) — $279.84
- Any 300/400-level course in a Bachelor of Applied Science — $251.68
Uncapped mandatory fees add $57.12 per credit plus a $7.15 technology fee. Connect ND and NDSA fees are capped at 12 credits a term. Because most awards mix general and technical subjects, the total depends on the specific courses taken.
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- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide

