International Market Analysis Certificate

Globalization is driven not only by the increased ability of businesses to enter new markets around the world, but also the understanding of how to compete successfully within foreign markets. Successful international businesses rely heavily on high-quality analysis of market opportunities and trends related to their products and services, as well as the management of market risks and cultural or regulative differences. This certificate in international market analysis recognizes the establishment of competencies related principles of marketing, international management and market analysis, and builds a portfolio of qualitative and quantitative work demonstrating proficiency and experience with international market analysis.

Students can be admitted into a certificate program if they are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program; have earned a bachelor’s degree; or have not earned a bachelor’s degree but would like to earn a certificate. Certificates are official awards. Degree-seeking students will declare the certificate program by submitting a change of program form in SIS and are eligible for aid while pursuing a bachelor degree program. The certificate appears on a student’s official transcript. If you are recent graduate of a UMF bachelor program you do not need to reapply to the university, if you have a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution you will apply as a transfer student, and if you have been away from UMF for more than one year you will need to apply to this program as a readmit student. This certificate program is not eligible for federal financial aid if a student is not currently pursuing a bachelor degree program. Students completing a certificate only are not allowed to participate in Commencement, however the certificate will appear on a student’s official transcript. An official diploma will be issued for this award and will state the area of the certificate earned.