Continuing Your Education
Our certification programs provide professional skills for career transition in a variety of public and private business sectors. These programs are intended for those who have an interest in gaining additional knowledge for career transition. Advanced Certificate programs provide a theoretical foundation for working professionals who have completed a minimum of an associate degree.
Certificate in General Business Overview
These short business certificate programs provide vocational skills for career pathways into entry-level positions or for advancement in a wide variety of public and private businesses. General certificate programs develop marketable skills for positions such as office reception and administration, computer applications support, accounts receivable and payable and computer security.
Required Courses
- ACCT 101 Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business (3 Credits)
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment (3 Credits)
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits
Ready To Apply? Great! Here's What You Need To Do:
- Complete an interview with an admissions representative.
- Submit a completed application.
- Submit transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended. The College must receive official transcripts within eight weeks of a student’s start date.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examination. (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training programs or professional development.1
- Submit transcript request forms for all colleges attended.2
1: A student may be required to register with ACE, if official transcripts are not available from his/her company, to determine appropriate credit for corporate training programs.
2: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.
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