Business Foundations Modules

For candidates with a non-business undergraduate degree and those with a business degree who have not successfully completed all admission requirements for a College of Business graduate degree program, we offer the following interactive, self-paced online modules. Each module is $200. Once purchased, the modules are non-refundable.

Modules are delivered asynchronously and all materials are included. Please note, you will not earn course credit on an NIU transcript for completing a module. Once you successfully complete a module, you will satisfy a prerequisite and receive a certificate of completion.

Typical Module Content

  • Module introduction.
  • Six topical sessions (each three to four hours in length). After each session, there will be an activity or quiz to ensure comprehension of material.
  • Final exam: After the sixth session, you'll be able to access the final exam. The exam will be multiple choice and contain 50 questions. You must score a 70 or higher and will have three attempts to complete the exam. Lockdown browser will be used when you access the final exam.

Getting Started

To make a purchase and begin your module(s), please visit go.niu.edu/odl and create an On-demand Learning (ODL) account. If you already have an active NIU email address, you can skip this step and log in using your NIU credentials. Please email Bennett Piscopo at bpiscopo@niu.edu if you have any questions.