Business - Marketing, Certificate of Achievement
The Business Marketing Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who seek the core skills required for an entry-level marketing position. This program is designed for students who want to add marketing skills to their current skill set without the additional coursework of a broader education. For further studies consider the Business Administration Associate degree with an emphasis in Marketing. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T in Business Administration 2.0) degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate business situations and apply appropriate marketing skills that lead to success.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BUSI 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI 54 | Marketing in the Digital Era | 3 |
| BUSI 64 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSI 89 | Creative Brand Management | 3 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills | 2 |
| or WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | |
| or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
| or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 17 | |
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 | |
| BUSI 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI 54 | Marketing in the Digital Era | 3 |
| BUSI 64 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSI 89 | Creative Brand Management | 3 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills or Career-Focused Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Service Learning Work Experience | 2 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 17 | |
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.