Business - Leadership, Certificate of Achievement

The Business Leadership Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who seek the core business leadership skills involved in working within a small business. This program is designed for students who want to add leadership abilities 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 Leadership. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 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 leadership skills that lead to success.\n

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Required Core
BUSI 22Effective Leadership 3
BUSI 24Business Ethics3
BUSI 38Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion3
BUSI 39Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business Leadership3
BUSI 40Organizational Management 3
WORK 96Professional and Essential Skills2
or WORK 99 Career-Focused Work Experience
or WORK 98 Exploratory Work Experience
or WORK 97 Service Learning Work Experience
Total Units17

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

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
BUSI 22 Effective Leadership 3
BUSI 24 Business Ethics 3
BUSI 38 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3
BUSI 39 Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business Leadership 3
BUSI 40 Organizational Management 3
WORK 96
Professional and Essential Skills
or Career-Focused Work Experience
or Exploratory Work Experience
or Service Learning Work Experience
2
 Units17
 Total Units17

Ready to Work!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.