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:
- Identify, analyze, and solve a variety of business problems.
- Develop an understanding of business issues to make informed business decisions.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills used in today’s business environment.
- 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 G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3-4 |
or ACCT G101 | Financial Accounting | |
or ACCT G235 | Quickbooks Pro for Accountants | |
BUS G108 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 |
or BUS G110 | Business Law | |
BUS G130 | Introduction To Business Writing | 3 |
or BUS G139 | Business Communication | |
MGMT G110 | Elements Of Management | 3 |
MKTG G100 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
Elective Courses | ||
Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
ACCT G102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT G215 | Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance | 3 |
BUS G121 | Personal Finance | 3 |
BUS G210 | Securities And Investments | 3 |
MGMT G111 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
MGMT G115 | Essentials of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MGMT G130 | Team Building And Group Dynamics | 3 |
MGMT G140 | Business and Organizational Ethics | 3 |
MGMT G152 | Starting a Business - Entrepreneurial Small Business | 3 |
MGMT G155 | Customer Service | 3 |
MKTG G135 | Retail Management | 3 |
MKTG G140 | Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce | 3 |
Total Units | 21-23 |
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 G100 | Freshman Composition (required for BUS G139) | 4 |
MGMT G110 | Elements Of Management | 3 |
MKTG G100 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
ACCT G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
ACCT G101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT G235 | Quickbooks Pro for Accountants | 3 |
Units | 13-14 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Semester 2 | ||
BUS G130 | Introduction To Business Writing | 3 |
or BUS G139 | Business Communication | |
BUS G108 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 |
or BUS G110 | Business Law | |
Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
ACCT G102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT G215 | Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance | 3 |
BUS G121 | Personal Finance | 3 |
BUS G210 | Securities And Investments | 3 |
MGMT G111 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
MGMT G115 | Essentials of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MGMT G130 | Team Building And Group Dynamics | 3 |
MGMT G140 | Business and Organizational Ethics | 3 |
MGMT G152 | Starting a Business - Entrepreneurial Small Business | 3 |
MGMT G155 | Customer Service | 3 |
MKTG G135 | Retail Management | 3 |
MKTG G140 | Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce | 3 |
Units | 12-13 |