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Mariah C. Best
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919-532-5801
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Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
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Day or Evening

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
    41800.87
    Starting Salary
    62650.69
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant
    44562.77
    Starting Salary
    65067.59
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Office Clerk, General
    28579.88
    Starting Salary
    40338.16
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Sales Manager
    66545.54
    Starting Salary
    137823.70
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • General and Operations Manager
    54715.41
    Starting Salary
    108391.80
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Chief Executive
    62633.96
    Starting Salary
    210209.70
    Median Annual Wage
    24%
    Growth*
  • Supply Chain Manager
    59478.75
    Starting Salary
    105369.50
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Administrative Services Manager
    59800.37
    Starting Salary
    100941.80
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Transportation, Storage, or Distribution Manager
    59478.75
    Starting Salary
    105369.50
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Purchasing Manager
    93718.84
    Starting Salary
    130993.50
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Management Analyst
    44481.21
    Starting Salary
    84687.63
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Business Continuity Planner
    48454.52
    Starting Salary
    64650.27
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Agent and Business Manager of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
    20694.67
    Starting Salary
    57756.81
    Median Annual Wage
    -4%
    Growth*
  • Cost Estimator
    39328.59
    Starting Salary
    78906.80
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Loss Prevention Manager
    54548.39
    Starting Salary
    107091.40
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Compliance Manager
    54548.39
    Starting Salary
    107091.40
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager
    54548.39
    Starting Salary
    107091.40
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
    52436.78
    Starting Salary
    102723.50
    Median Annual Wage
    36%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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