General Business

About The Program

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The General Business Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of business support positions. The program generally can be completed within one academic year. Students may enter the program in the fall, winter or spring quarter. 

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Data http://www.lowercolumbia.edu/programs/gainful-employment.php

Certificate Requirements  

• Communications:

  5 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I OR BUS 119 Business Communications.

• Quantitative Skills:

  5 credits – BUS 104 Business Math Applications OR MATH 088/089 Pre-College Math II.

• Human Relations / Social Science

  5 credits – BUS 144 Management of Human Relations.

Program Requirements

ACCT 101	Intro to Accounting Concepts	5
BTEC 146	PowerPoint Fundamentals	1
BTEC 149	Internet Fundamentals	1
BUS& 101	Introduction to Business	5
BUS 150	Customer Service/Management	5
BUS 165	Salesmanship	5
CS 110	Intro to Microcomputer Apps	3
CS 121	Intro to Spreadsheets	5

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Total credits required to earn this certificate: 45

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Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Entry-level supervisory and customer service skills required in business.
• Proficiency in office administration procedures and techniques.
• Proficiency in using basic workplace computer applications.

Revised January 2015 (Effective Winter 2015)