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Pathway Options for the Online Degree Pathway

Boise State’s Online Degree Pathway helps you build a path to success and accomplish your educational goals.

Pathways are an important step in your academic journey. They allow you to take classes and certificates that can be immediately applied to your career or folded into a bachelor’s degree program at Boise State.

What are Pathways?

Map of a student's journey in the Online Degree Pathway. Refer to the webpage for text description.

With the Online Degree Pathway at Boise State, you can:

  • Complete the 40 University Foundations credits that are required for online programs or apply transfer credits to meet these requirements.
  • Choose a pathway to complete 20 elective credits.
  • Seamlessly transition into an on-campus or online bachelor’s degree and finish the remaining 60 credits needed to graduate from Boise State University.

Pathways help fulfill the 20-credit elective requirement to earn a degree at Boise State. They include certificates and classes that allow you to explore your interests, build your skill set and prepare for a bachelor’s degree while staying on track with your academic goals.

For example, if your goal is to advance your career and move into a cybersecurity position, you may create a pathway that includes the Certificate in Cyber for All and elective classes from the cyber operations and resilience program. You will work closely with your academic advisor to choose classes that align with your goals.

Not sure where to start? Try our pathway exploration tool!

Guided Pathway Exploration Tool

Degree-Specific Pathways

Are you interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in advanced medical imaging, business management or project management? Our popular bachelor’s degree pathways help you meet the application requirements for these programs so you can achieve your goals.

Popular Bachelor's Degree Pathways

Pre-Business Administration Pathway

Learn fundamental business skills including managerial problem solving, leadership, teamwork, responsible business practices, innovation and modern workplace management with the pre-business administration pathway.

This pathway prepares you to succeed in Boise State’s online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management. After completing the pre-business administration pathway, you will need to complete the BBA in Management program application to be admitted into the bachelor’s program.

Pre-Business Administration Pathway Courses

The following curriculum list shows the courses that are suggested to complete the pre-business administration pathway. View course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog.

Take ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) and complete at least one of the following certificates -or- choose individual classes from them to fulfill your elective requirements:

While the courses in these certificate programs are not required to apply for the BBA in Management, they provide a strong base for success in the program. Students who successfully complete all of the listed certificate courses will earn an additional standalone credential which can be useful for professional development.

Talk with your student success coach or academic advisor to determine if completing a certificate is a good option for you.

Pathway Options

Certificate in Applied Computing, Systems, and Network

Prepare to be a successful cybersecurity professional by learning the fundamental principles of secure design, computational thinking, cloud computing, python programming and more. Ideal for students who are new to the cyber field.

Complete this 12-credit certificate in as few as two semesters.

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Certificate in Business Preparation

The Certificate in Business Preparation equips you with the skills necessary to transition into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management at Boise State. This certificate will prepare you for an ever-evolving business landscape, laying the foundation for you to advance your career and take a management position.

Complete this 10-credit certificate in as few as two semesters.

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Certificate in Cyber for All

Our technology-forward world is rapidly expanding. Learn fundamental cyber defense skills and understand the implications of good versus bad cyber hygiene with the 12-credit Certificate in Cyber for All.

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Certificate in IT Support for All

Learn the fundamentals of day-to-day IT support and explore the basics of networking, infrastructure, operating systems, system administration and best practices to address threats and attacks.

Complete this seven-credit certificate in one semester.

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Certificate in Media Content Management

The online Certificate in Media Content Management focuses on digital content management for websites and social media as well as basic media production skills. After completing this 14-credit certificate, you will have the practical skills to create, produce and manage content across multiple platforms.

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Certificate in Professional Readiness

The online Certificate in Professional Readiness is designed to support you as you enter your career by developing essential professional skills for current and future employment. The skills developed through this program can be applied to any industry, preparing you to either further your education or pursue your professional dreams with confidence.

Complete this 12-credit certificate in as few as two semesters.

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Certificate in Project Management for All

Start, plan and execute projects using both traditional and Agile project management approaches. Deal with changes, assess risks and manage stakeholders. Build your career with industry certifications and use your problem-solving skills to make a difference.

Complete this seven-credit certificate in one semester.

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Certificate in Resort and Hospitality Management

The online Certificate in Resort and Hospitality Management focuses on providing you with the real-life skills, knowledge and tools you need to work in and lead recreational and hospitality businesses.

Complete this 17- to 21-credit certificate in as few as two semesters.

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Certificate in Social Media Creator

Learn safe social media practices, develop an online content strategy and acquire practical skills to enhance career readiness. This certificate explores how aspiring online content creators can benefit from “name, image and likeness” policies, how to create digital value and the basics of digital storytelling.

Complete this nine-credit certificate in as few as two semesters.

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