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Business Foundations I

Certificate Program

This entry-level certificate program provides educational training to those seeking career opportunities in business and management. This 15 credit certificate can be earned in as little as 2 semesters[1] and is fully transferable to the Associates of Applied Science Degree of Business Administration.

The certificate consists of five courses that are designed for individuals wanting to learn about the fundamentals of American business.

Students are expected to develop a basic understanding of the social, ethical, legal and economic environments of business and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on developing a general background with a well-balanced understanding of business. Interpersonal relations, leadership and decision-making are emphasized.

Who is a certificate for? Individuals who are looking to start in their career in the business world. People that are interested in areas such as:

Management and Supervision
Human Resources
Administrative Services
Small Business Operations
Labor Relations, Personnel, Training
Purchasing
And Many, Many More

Certificate Courses:

Course Number	Title	Credits
ACCT 175	Fundamentals of Accounting 1A	3
BADM 114	Introduction to Business	3
BADM 132	Introduction to Financial Planning	3
COSC 160	Spreadsheeting	3
	One Course from Approved Electives	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

Approved Electives:

ACCT 201 Fundamentals of Accounting 1

AOAP 125 Human Relations

AOAP 126 Customer Relations

BADM 230 Business Law 1

ECON 251 Macroeconomics

ECON 252 Microeconomics

COSC 125 Business Microcomputer Applications

Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

[1] Based on full-time student enrollment. Not all classes are offered every semester.