Academic Catalogs

Math for Business, Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Math for Business provides students with a strong foundation in quantitative reasoning, statistics, and applied mathematics for business decision-making. The program emphasizes the use of mathematical models, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques in such areas as accounting, economics, and management. Students will develop analytical and critical-thinking skills that support success in business, finance, and data-driven environments. 

Completion of this certificate enhances a student's professional portfolio, even before they complete their associate's degree. Completing this certificate demonstrates to potential employers that the student has the mathematical, modeling, and analytical skills to use in intern-level jobs that require quantitative thinking.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply quantitative reasoning to analyze and solve business, financial, and economic problems using methods of algebra, calculus, or statistics.
  2. Interpret and evaluate data using appropriate analytical skills or computational tools to support data-driven decision-making.
  3. Integrate mathematical and business concepts to develop and communicate solutions to practical problems in accounting, management, or economics.
Course Title Units
Required Core
MATH C140Business Calculus4
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
Subtotal Units8
List A
One Course from the following: 3-4
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Business
Business Law/Legal Environment of Business
List B
Complete one or two courses of List A not already used, or one or two of the following:3-9
College Algebra
Calculus 1
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Project Management
Personal Finance
Business Communication
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Business Communication
Principles of Management
Human Relations in Business
American Government and Politics
Total Units14-21