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919-532-5801
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Business Core Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25120D

The Business Core Certificate provides instruction on principles of management, micro- and macroeconomics and other topics.

Course work provides instruction on principles of management, economics, financial accounting and business law.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,216
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
16
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers
    43563.15
    Starting Salary
    65858.96
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
    Growth*
  • Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant
    48049.74
    Starting Salary
    74098.70
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Office Clerk, General
    28951.33
    Starting Salary
    43547.80
    Median Annual Wage
    -1%
    Growth*
  • Sales Manager
    66116.79
    Starting Salary
    136919.90
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • General and Operations Manager
    47164.22
    Starting Salary
    102607.90
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Chief Executive
    57257.56
    Starting Salary
    173118.80
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Supply Chain Manager
    60003.97
    Starting Salary
    100660.50
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Administrative Services Manager
    64595.38
    Starting Salary
    108195.60
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Transportation, Storage, or Distribution Manager
    60003.97
    Starting Salary
    100660.50
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Purchasing Manager
    83729.87
    Starting Salary
    137769.70
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Management Analyst
    53137.49
    Starting Salary
    100961.80
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Business Continuity Planner
    45311.92
    Starting Salary
    80407.69
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Agent and Business Manager of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
    34320.55
    Starting Salary
    80179.31
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
  • Cost Estimator
    45772.60
    Starting Salary
    77013.82
    Median Annual Wage
    1%
    Growth*
  • Loss Prevention Manager
    45584.04
    Starting Salary
    101347.00
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Compliance Manager
    45584.04
    Starting Salary
    101347.00
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager
    45584.04
    Starting Salary
    101347.00
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
    62758.10
    Starting Salary
    111781.90
    Median Annual Wage
    36%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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