Business Management Certificate of Achievement

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Program	Units
AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
Business Management	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Marketing Management	24 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Facility Management	14 - 15 units
Human Resources Management	9 units
Project Management	15 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include department/division manager, human resources manager, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, production manager, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require an Associates, Bachelor’s or advanced degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Critically analyze business management concepts and principles as applied to a business situation
Explain the role of human resources in an organization
Apply leadership and team building theories in the workplace

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

This program is designed for individuals working at the supervisory level and for those interested in supervisory positions. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various types of businesses and industrial organizations has assisted the College staff in the development of the program.

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include administrative assistant, bank trust officer, branch manager, chief executive officer, claims adjuster, department/division manager, employment interviewer, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, plant manager, president, production controller, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. The program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

This program provides skills for the student who earns a certificate, as well as a base for those who intend to take the career path for the Associates and beyond. Students will learn about basic management skills and theories and how they are applied in the workplace.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15-16 units		Units
ACTG 121	Financial Accounting	4 units
	OR
BUS. 115	Business Mathematics	3 units
BUS. 100	Introduction to Business	3 units
BUS. 201	Business Law	3 units
MGMT 100	Introduction to Management	3 units
MGMT 235	Leadership and Supervision	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Select 6 units from the following courses:		Units
BUS. 101	Human Relations At Work	3 units
BUS. 103	Business Information Systems	3 units
BUS. 125	International Business	3 units
BUS. 150	Small Business Management	3 units
MGMT 215	Human Resources Management	3 units
MGMT 220	Organizational Behavior	3 units
MGMT 265	Project Management	3 units

Total Required Units: 21 - 22