Patten provides certificate programs for those professionals who need continuing education credits, don’t want to complete an entire 36-credit degree or lack the required undergraduate degree.

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​The objectives of the certificate programs are to 1) Demonstrate a structured knowledge of business management, project management, or financial management principles and practices; 2) Show the ability to use the basic functional elements necessary for select business operations; 3) Demonstrate a facility in critical analysis, communication, and quantitative and synthesizing skills; and 4) Demonstrate an increase in skills and experience for today's competitive marketplace.