Business Skills Certificate
Division: Business and Computer Information Systems
PROGRAM CODE: 2C11688B
The Business Skills Certificate (formerly titled Business and Technology Certificate) will prepare a student with practical business skills in a field of their choice. This certificate provides the professional skills to compete in today's workplace. Students can give their career a boost by mastering people and process expertise in areas like communication, critical thinking, finance, leadership, negotiation and problem solving. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires a total of 12-15 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one BUSINESS course from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | 3 | |
or BUS 131 F | Principles of International Business | |
or BUS 180 F | Small Business Management | |
| Select one COMMUNICATION course from the following (3-4 units): | 3-4 | |
| Business Communications | 3 | |
or BUS 112 F | Public Speaking for Business | |
or BUS 211 F | Critical Reasoning and Writing for Business (formerly Writing for Business) | |
or BUS 211HF | Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing for Business (formerly Honors Writing for Business) | |
| Select one FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT course (3-5 units): | 3-5 | |
| Personal Financial Management | 3 | |
or ACCT 100 F | Small Business Accounting | |
or ACCT 101AF | Financial Accounting | |
| Select one MARKETING class from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Marketing | 3 | |
or MKT 208 F | Principles of Selling | |
| Total Units | 12-15 | |