Business - Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
The Business-Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who seek the core technical skills required for an entry-level bookkeeping role in a small business. It introduces students to the basics of accounting, as well as to keyboarding and business software skills. It also offers training in computerized accounting systems. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science for Transfer degree (AS-T) in Business Administration 2.0.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles and accounting fundamentals to complete the accounting cycle and communicate accounting information including utilizing necessary software tools.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-1 | |
| Keyboarding | ||
or typing proficiency test with a typing speed of 21 wpm with 5 or fewer errors in 5 minutes (0) | ||
| Complete all 9 units | 9 | |
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Basic Accounting | ||
| QuickBooks Online Accounting | ||
| Select one of the following MS Office paths: | 3 | |
Path 1 | ||
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
Path 2 | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills | ||
or WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | |
or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 14-15 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| BUSC 109 | Keyboarding (or Typing Proficiency Test) | 0-1 |
| BUSI 12A | Basic Accounting | 3 |
| Select one of the following MS Office options: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Units | 6-7 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSI 10 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSI 12B | QuickBooks Online Accounting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills or Career-Focused Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Service Learning Work Experience | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Total Units | 14-15 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.