Certificates
Federal Gainful Employment Report
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Federal Gainful Employment Reports
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
General Management Option
This curriculum is designed for students seeking managerial and supervisory careers in business, industry, and government. The program is well suited for students who are working and wish to move into management positions in their present jobs. The management program uses the most advanced training techniques, including computer
simulations and role playing, to aid the student in developing communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. The training also provides a strong educational foundation coupled with work experience to enable the student to move quickly into a managerial position.
Courses may be taken in any order provided prerequisites have been met.
Required Courses Units
Accounting G100 Accounting Elements 4 Units
OR
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
OR
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
Business G100 Introduction to Business 3 Units
Computer Science G101 Computer Literacy 3 Units
OR
Computer Science G130 Survey of Comp Sci/ Info Tech 4 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Management 3 Units
PLUS SELECTION OF THREE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Management G111 Human Resource Management 3 Units
Management G118 Organizational Leadership 3 Units
Management G130 Team Building and Group Dynamics 3 Units
Management G140 Organizational and Professional Values 2 Units
Management G152 Small Business Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units
Marketing G100 Principles of Marketing 3 Units
Total Units 22-23
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES COURSES: The following courses are specifically
selected to enhance the General Management Option curriculum. Students may wish to
select some of these courses in order to complete the 60 units required for an Associate
in Arts degree.
Accounting G102 Managerial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G215 Internal Control/Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Business/Mkt G180 International Trade 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Co-Op G103/G104 Cooperative Work Experience 3-4 Units
Economics G180 Micro-Economics 3 Units
OR
Economics G285 Macro-Economics 3 Units
Mgmt/Bus G183 Int. Payments and Collections 1.5 Units
Mgmt/Bus G184 Mexico and NAFTA 1 Units
Mgmt/Bus G190 Import/Export Procedures 3 Units
Mathematics G160 Introduction to Statistics 4 Units
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.
Human Resources Management Option
This curriculum is designed for students seeking managerial and supervisory careers in business, industry, and government. The program is well suited for students who are working and wish to move into management positions in their present jobs.
Required Courses Units
Accounting G100 Accounting Elements 4 Units
OR
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
OR
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
Business G100 Introduction to Business 3 Units
Computer Science G101 Computer Literacy 3 Units
OR
Computer Science G130 Survey of Comp Sci/ Info Tech 4 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G111 Human Resource Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Management 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Total Units 25-26 Units
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: The following courses are specifically selected to
enhance the Human Resources Management Option curriculum. Students may wish to
select some of these courses in order to complete the 60 units required for an Associate
in Arts Degree.
Accounting G102 Managerial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G215 Internal Control/Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Business G125 Business English 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Co-Op G103/G104 Work Experience 3-4 Units
Management G118 Organizational Leadership 3 Units
Management G130 Team Building/Group Dynamic 3 Units
Management G140 Org. & Professional Values/Ethics 2 Units
Mathematics G160 Introduction to Statistics 3 Units
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.
Marketing Management Option
This curriculum is designed for students seeking managerial and supervisory careers in business, industry, and government. The program is well suited for students who are working and wish to move into management positions in their present jobs.
Required Courses Units
Accounting G100 Accounting Elements 4 Units
OR
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Business G100 Introduction to Business 3 Units
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Management 3 Units
Computer Science G101 Computer Literacy 3 Units
OR
Computer Science G130 Survey of Computer Science/Informational Technology 4 Units
Marketing G100 Principles of Marketing 3 Units
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Bus/Mrkt G180 International Trade 3 Units
Bus/Mrkt G185 International Marketing 3 Units
Bus/Mgmt G190 Import/Export Procedures 3 Units
Total Units 28-29
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: The following courses are specifically selected to
enhance the Marketing Management Option curriculum. Students may wish to select
some of these courses in order to complete the 60 units required for an Associate in
Arts Degree.
Accounting G102 Managerial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G215 Internal Control/Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Accounting G220 Forensic Accounting Introduction 3 Units
Bus/Mrkt G121 Personal Finance 3 Units
Bus/Mrkt G186 International Mrkt/Internet .5 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Comp Bus App G175 Front Page, Introduction 1.5 Units
Comp Bus App G190 Internet, Introduction 1.5 Units
Comp Bus App G195 Acrobat, Introduction 1.5 Units
Co-Op G103/G104 Work Experience 3-4 Units
Management G152 Small Bus Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units
Marketing G135 Principles of Retailing 3 Units
Mathematics G160 Introduction to Statistics 4 Units
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.
Small Business Management Option
This curriculum is designed for students seeking managerial and supervisory careers in
small business. The program is well suited for students who are working and wish to
move into management positions in their present jobs or who wish to open their own
business.
Required Courses Units
Accounting G100 Accounting Elements 4 Units
OR
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Business G100 Introduction to Business 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
OR
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
Computer Science G101 Computer Literacy 3 Units
OR
Computer Science G130 Survey of Computer Science/Informational Technology 4 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Management 3 Units
Management G152 Small Bus Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units
PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Accounting G130 Computerized Accounting 3 Units
Marketing G100 Principles of Marketing 3 Units
Marketing G135 Principles of Retailing 3 Units
Total Units 31-32
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: The following courses are specifically selected to enhance the Small Business Management Option curriculum. Students may wish to select some of these courses in order to complete the 60 units required for an Associate in Arts degree.
Accounting G102 Managerial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G215 Internal Control/Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Accounting G220 Forensic Accounting Introduction 3 Units
Bus/Mrkt G180 International Trade 3 Units
Bus/Mrkt G185 International Marketing 3 Units
Bus/Mgmt G190 Import/Export Procedures 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Management G111 Human Resources Management 3 Units
Management G118 Organization Leadership 3 Units
Management G130 Team Building/Group Dynamic 3 Units
Management G140 Org. & Professional Values/Ethics 3 Units
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.
CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION
International Trade Marketing and Management
This certificate of specialization is designed to provide the student with basic exposure
to international trade.
Required Courses Units
Management G183 International Payment & Collection 1.5 Units
Management G184 Mexico & NAFTA 1 Units
Management G190 Import Export Procedures 3 Units
Marketing G180 Survey of International Trade 3 Units
Marketing G185 International Marketing 3 Units
Total Units 11.5
11.5 Required Units plus 6 elective units 17.5
SELECT SIX UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Accounting G100 Accounting Elements 4 Units
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Business G100 Introduction to Business 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
OR
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Co-Op G103/G104 Cooperative Work Experience 4 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Management 3 Units
Management G118 Organizational Leadership 3 Units
Management G130 Team Building & Group Dynamics 3 Units
Management G140 Organizational & Prof Values & Ethics 2 Units
Management G152 Small Business Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units
Marketing G100 Principles of Marketing 3 Units
Marketing G135 Principles of Retail Management 3 Units
Marketing G186 International Trade & the Internet 0.5 Units
Managerial and Organizational Leadership
The Certificate of Specialization in Managerial and Organizational Leadership is
dedicated to enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness. The program is
designed for mid-career professionals as well as those with limited work experience.
With this Certificate, students will be prepared for a wide range of careers in business
or not-for-profit organizations.
Required Courses:
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
Management G110 Principles of Management 3 Units
Management G115 Behavioral Mgmt & Organizational Theory 3 Units
Management G118 Organizational Leadership 3 Units
Management G130 Team Building & Group Dynamics 3 Units
Management G140 Organizational & Professional Values/Ethics 2 Units
Total Units 17
Suggested Electives:
Accounting G215 Internal Control/Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Business G100 Intro to Business 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Bus/Mkt G180 International Trade 3 Units
Bus/Mkt G185 International Marketing 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
Co-Op G103 /G104 Cooperative Work Experience 3-4 Units
Management G152 Small Business Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units