Academic Catalogs

Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 2_CN_BSAD

Control Number: 18945

Financial Aid Eligible


This program is designed to prepare students for careers in business in both the private and public sectors. The curriculum is suitable for students who are looking to enter the workforce for the first time, as well as working students who want to learn business fundamentals to help them advance in their current jobs. This program will prove to be valuable to any student who wishes to attain a general business education to bolster their current skill set.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Identify, analyze, and solve a variety of business problems.
  2. Develop an understanding of business issues to make informed business decisions.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills used in today’s business environment.
  4. Possess knowledge of financial report preparation and interpretation.

 Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

  • Entry-level office administrator 

Review Graduation Requirements

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT G100Introduction to Accounting3-4
or ACCT G101 Financial Accounting
or ACCT G235 Quickbooks Pro for Accountants
BUS G108Legal Environment Of Business3
or BUS G110 Business Law
BUS G130Introduction To Business Writing3
or BUS G139 Business Communication
MGMT G110Elements Of Management3
MKTG G100Principles Of Marketing3
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6-7
ACCT G102Managerial Accounting4
ACCT G215Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance3
BUS G121Personal Finance3
BUS G210Securities And Investments3
MGMT G111Human Resources Management3
MGMT G115Essentials of Organizational Behavior3
MGMT G130Team Building And Group Dynamics3
MGMT G140Business and Organizational Ethics3
MGMT G152Starting a Business - Entrepreneurial Small Business3
MGMT G155Customer Service3
MKTG G135Retail Management3
MKTG G140Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce3
Total Units21-23

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general maps for students to finish all requirements for the Certificate. There may be advisories or time requirements that students may want to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Year 1:

Course Title Units
Semester 1
ENGL G100Freshman Composition (required for BUS G139)4
MGMT G110Elements Of Management3
MKTG G100Principles Of Marketing3
Select one of the following:3-4
ACCT G100Introduction to Accounting3
ACCT G101Financial Accounting4
ACCT G235Quickbooks Pro for Accountants3
Units13-14
Course Title Units
Semester 2
BUS G130Introduction To Business Writing3
or BUS G139 Business Communication
BUS G108Legal Environment Of Business3
or BUS G110 Business Law
Select two of the following:6-7
ACCT G102Managerial Accounting4
ACCT G215Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance3
BUS G121Personal Finance3
BUS G210Securities And Investments3
MGMT G111Human Resources Management3
MGMT G115Essentials of Organizational Behavior3
MGMT G130Team Building And Group Dynamics3
MGMT G140Business and Organizational Ethics3
MGMT G152Starting a Business - Entrepreneurial Small Business3
MGMT G155Customer Service3
MKTG G135Retail Management3
MKTG G140Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce3
Units12-13