# EKU business certificates offer flexible path to career advancement **Published:** 2026-06-30T15:48:55.000Z **Source:** [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/188278/2026/06/4-reasons-to-get-a-business-certificate/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/eku-business-certificates-offer-flexible-path-to-career-advancement RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University's College of Business is promoting six focused business certificates as a practical way for students to build in-demand skills while working toward or alongside a degree, according to an article published in the [Lane Report](https://www.lanereport.com/188278/2026/06/4-reasons-to-get-a-business-certificate/). The certificates — in Accounting, Financial Literacy, Financial Technology and Cybercrime, Global Supply Chain Management, Managerial Communication, and Sales — are designed as streamlined, focused courses that build specific skill sets without requiring students to change their major. The Global Supply Chain Management certificate, for example, requires 18 credit hours, with nine already part of the standard business curriculum. EKU's [College of Business](https://www.eku.edu/business/), which is accredited by AACSB International, emphasizes that certificates can be earned individually or paired with a major. Several programs accommodate working professionals: the Accounting certificate is offered entirely online, while Financial Literacy, Financial Technology and Cybercrime, and Global Supply Chain Management are available both online and on campus. For students pursuing the Sales certificate, the institution offers access to the Berman Center for Professional Sales, which provides practice opportunities, competitions, networking and professional development activities that strengthen candidates' résumés. Students enrolled in other certificates benefit from [EKU's College of Business advising office](https://www.eku.edu/business/), which offers tailored guidance to help align certificates with individual career goals and degree plans. The certificates are stackable, meaning students can complete one now and pursue another later as their career goals evolve. The emphasis on skill-building reflects market demand: employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 7 to 8 percent through the early 2030s, according to labor statistics cited on the university's program pages. Students interested in exploring certificate options can contact their academic advisor or reach out directly to the College of Business to discuss how a particular credential might fit their educational and career trajectory. ## Sources - [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/188278/2026/06/4-reasons-to-get-a-business-certificate/) - [EKU College of Business official website](https://www.eku.edu/business/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Lane Report (KY Business), enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lanereport.com/188278/2026/06/4-reasons-to-get-a-business-certificate/.