Certificate of Achievement in Business
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Business. Students completing this certificate will acquire preparation for entry-level employment through the study of general business, communications, math, computers, ethics, and human relations. Students will acquire skills in computer applications, keyboarding and ten-key, office management and procedures, and oral and written communications.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate effectively in a business environment.
- Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of a business office.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: administration, management, human resources, finance, secretarial, and various office positions.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 32 | |
| BUS 082 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Career Strategies | 3 |
| BUS/COMM 112 | Public Speaking for Business | 4 |
| BUS 184 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 185 | Ethics in Business and Industry | 3 |
| BUS 188 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 268 | Electronic Calculating | 2 |
| BUS 270 | College Keyboarding Level 1 | 3 |
| or BUS 271 | College Keyboarding Level 2 | |
| BUS 293 | Business English | 4 |
| COMP 005 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| or COMP 130 | Introduction to Personal Computers | |
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| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST A | 3 | |
Select three units from the following courses: | ||
| BUS 020 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 119 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| BUS 295 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
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| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST B | 3 | |
Select three units from the following courses: | ||
| BUS 174 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUS 181 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| WEXP 193I | Business & Industry Work Experience – First Semester | 1-3 |
| WEXP 194I | Bus & Ind Work Experience -Second Semester | 1-4 |
| WEXP 195I | Work Experience Business & Industry - Third Semester | 1-4 |
| WEXP 196I | Work Experience Business & Industry - Fourth Semester | 1-4 |
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| TOTAL | 38 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Business Division Chair.