Business Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
The Business Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level business administration role in a small business. This certificate may be completed entirely online and includes the business core from the AS Business Administration Degree (not for transfer). 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 degree.
Certificate of Achievement Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 9 | |
| Introduction to Business * | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Business Law * | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Financial Accounting * | ||
| Managerial Accounting * | ||
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Basic Accounting | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| The American Economic System | ||
| Principles of Economics: Macro * | ||
| Principles of Economics: Micro * | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
or ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| *If you are considering transferring to a 4-year university, you need to take BUSI 1, 3A, 3B, 4 and either ECON 2 or 4 | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18-20 | |
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 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI 3A | Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting or Business Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Units | 9-10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSI 3A | Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting or Basic Accounting or Business Mathematics | 3-4 |
| BUSI 4 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 1 | The American Economic System or Principles of Economics: Macro or Principles of Economics: Micro or Introduction to Critical Thinking or Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 9-10 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
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.