Certificate in Compliance

Purpose

The Compliance Certificate was developed for students who wish to gain specialized knowledge in the growing field of regulatory compliance. This on-line certificate is open to all students, regardless of major. Students already enrolled in a degree-granting program should seek guidance from their Academic Advisor or Certificate Coordinator to see how these credits correlate with their chosen major. Upon completion of the certificate, students should be able to possess the following competencies:

1. Utilize critical thinking strategies to evaluate problems and solutions and make recommendations based on client needs utilizing appropriate analytical tools.
2. Access, use and evaluate information effectively and appropriately, and use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
3. Exhibit competence in writing for specific purposes, diverse audiences and genres such as narrative writing and policy drafting.
4. Read, interpret and apply regulations and other business documents.
5. Exercise interpersonal skills by interacting effectively with others.
6. Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of a regulatory compliance program.
7. Identify applicable national and international laws and regulations and articulate current trends.
8. Use decision-making tools to analyze data and assess risk.

Note: Students are held to all prerequisite requirements; some students may require more than 7 courses to complete this certificate.