General Business Certificate of Achievement

General business is the study of basic principles, concepts and the language of organizations. The General Business certificate focuses on employment preparation. Career paths chosen by students pursuing the General Business Certificate include entry-level general business positions. Even students who choose not to major in general business find that coursework in the field can improve their ability to think critically, problem-solve, manage their lives, and understand the business issues that engage our world, our country, and our communities. 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
BUMA 001Principles of Management3
BUMA 010Introduction to Business3
BUMA 032Human Relations in the Workplace3
CIS 010Computer Literacy4
Electives
Select 6-7 units from the following:
AIS 007BAdvanced Excel2
AIS 006Business Research2
BUAC 051Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Business Managers3
BUMA 020ABusiness Law I3
BUMA 027Marketing3
BUMA 031Business Calculations3
BUMA 064Human Resource Management3
BUMA 094Business Communications3
BUMA 095ABusiness Management Work Experience (Maximum of 3 units may be used for work experience)1-8
CERTIFICATE TOTAL19-20