Business Administration Certificate (BSAD-CC)

This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.

This six-course, 18-credit certificate program is designed to give students basic business skills and to be able to function adequately at a rudimentary level in a workplace environment immediately upon completion. All courses in a certificate program apply towards an associate degree. In addition, this certificate is also applicable for people who have a 4-year degree in a discipline other than business and need some of the core business courses required by most university M.B.A. programs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe and appraise the economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, ethical and social contexts of organizations in a global society
• Define and evaluate principles, techniques and major functions of management and business organizations.
• Understand the U.S. legal system and be able to apply the principles to the legal environment in which organizations conduct business.
• Understand, apply and evaluate marketing fundamentals to make tactical decisions to execute business strategy.
• Develop and interpret financial statements using accounting and finance principles to make evidence- based decisions.
• Apply quantitative and technical skills to analyze problems, formulate and develop a solution using appropriate technology, and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.