Program Summary

BUSINESS CAREER TRACK CORE - Certificate of Achievement

2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

BUSINESS CAREER TRACK CORE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION

The Business Career Track Core Certificate of Achievement provides an academic foundation for students in the area of business and industry, including current business practices, accounting, economics, law, and business communication. Students will gain valuable business knowledge, to prepare them for employment or occupational advancement.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - CAREER TRACK PROGRAM

The Business Administration - Career Track program offers different levels of achievement.  This Certificate of Achievement (CA) is for completing the core business courses in the Business Administration - Career Track AA degree. Other certificates in various concentrations are available, and when both are completed, with other General Education (GE) requirements, students can then earn the Business Administration - Career Track AA. 

Career Opportunities
With a Business Administration - Career Track Certificate of Achievement, students are prepared for entry-level business positions in small business, retail, government, manufacturing, and financial institutions. They will also have completed the required coursework that can lead to a Business Administration - Career Track Associate of Arts degree. Careers in Business include: Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, International Business, Investment Banking, Marketing, Operations Management, Public Administration and Real Estate.
Required Courses (18 units)
Units: 18.0
 
4.0
ACCT 251
ELEMENTS OF ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
4.0
OR
ACCT 201A
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
4.0
BUS 218
BUSINESS LAW
4.0
BUS 227
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
4.0
BUS 245
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
3.0
 
3.0
ECON 200
SURVEY OF ECONOMICS
3.0
OR
ECON 201A
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
3.0
OR
ECON 201B
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
3.0
OR
AGB 201
AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS
3.0
Total: 18.0
Program Outcomes
Describe and explain the legal, ethical, and regulatory context in which the practice of business is conducted in the United States.
Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Case studies/discussions, and group class presentations.
Demonstrate quantitative skills and critical thinking to prepare, analyze and interpret financial data that represent a business operation.
Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Case studies/discussions, and group class presentations.
Demonstrate quantitative skills and critical thinking to evaluate and interpret economic data that represent and impact business decision-making.
Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Case studies/discussions, and group class presentations.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Case studies/discussions, and group class presentations.