Business
Certificate of Achievement
WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Total Requirements: 30 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 21 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 135 | Bookkeeping I | 3 |
| or ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| or MGT 103 | Introduction to Small Business Management | |
| BUS 107* | Business Speech Communications | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Human Relations For Employment | 3 |
| or MGT 212 | Leadership & Human Relations | |
| BUS 112 | Customer Service | 3 |
| or MKT 261 | Introduction to Public Relations | |
| or MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| or IS 201 | Computer Applications | |
| MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| or MGT 235 | Organizational Behavior | |
| *BUS107 is strongly recommended; COM101 or 113 is acceptable in lieu of BUS107 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 9 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirement Recommended: BUS 108; must be a writing course |
3 | |
|
Mathematics Requirement BUS 109 or higher level mathematics course |
3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement can be found on the Certificate of Achievement page. | ||
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Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester: 15 Credits
Second Semester: 15 Credits
Mission and Outcomes
Mission: The purpose of the Certificate in Business is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the business environment.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the Certificate in Business, students will be able to
- Provide employment related knowledge and skills.
- Know subject matter.
- Understand accounting principles and their importance to the business environment.
- Demonstrate managerial and personal skills.
- Demonstrate oral, written, computational and computer skills.
- Utilize appropriate resources to remain current in their field.
- Appreciate the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.