Certificate programs can usually be completed in one year of full-time enrollment and offer specific general education along with key skill area courses designed to respond to local employment needs. Certificate programs are often equal to the first year of a corresponding associate degree.
AWARD: Certificate
LENGTH: 2 Semesters
2 Semesters
PURPOSE:
This program is designed to provide additional knowledge and skills for persons seeking immediate employment in local business and those who wish to become better prepared to operate their own small business.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Employment opportunities might include assistant department head, office manager, small business manager or assistant manager.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics must complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills will complete additional coursework.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must satisfactorily complete each of the requirements listed below in order to be awarded this certificate..
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (9 CREDITS):
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
[or ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics]
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (23 CREDITS):
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 241 Business Law I (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Minimum required for certificate: 32 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Fall Semester:
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (3)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester:
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 241 Business Law I (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics [or ECO 202] (3)
ECO 120 Survey of Economics (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Semester Hours: 32
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