Business Management, Certificate of Achievement
Business Management, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Business Management enables students to become effective managers of business situations, projects, and personnel. The curriculum will provide the necessary skills to contribute to the company's bottom line. A variety of courses will provide a foundation of general management theory and practice, accounting, introduction to business and economics, and communications.
The purpose of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Management is to prepare non-transfer students for entry-level supervisory positions and/or provide knowledge and skill as a foundation for business ownership.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS V31 | Organization and Management | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 15 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| List A: Select one of the following courses: | ||
| BUS V32 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS V33 | Business Law | 3 |
| List B. Select one of the following courses: | ||
| BUS/CD V38 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS V43 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS V44 | Business English | 3 |
| BUS V46 | Marketing | 3 |
| Required Additional Units | 6 | |
| ------------------------------------ | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
Recommended Courses
In addition to the required courses listed above, it is recommended that students who seek to obtain additional insight into the field of Business Management consider taking the following course: ECON V01A Principles of Macroeconomics (Units: 3). Although this supplemental course may be of value to the student, please note that it does NOT satisfy the requirements for this degree.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS V31 | Organization and Management | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS V32 or BUS V33 | Human Resource Management or Business Law | 3 |
| BUS/CD V38 | Small Business Management or International Business or Business English or Marketing | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 21 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of business.
- Examine various approaches to decision-making.
- Create, analyze, and interpret written and verbal communication in business applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues and theories in the areas of management and human resources systems.