Business Administration Business Foundations Certificate

Program Overview

The Business Administration Business Foundations Certificate is a one-year program that prepares students for business-related job opportunities. It offers six specialized certificates and leads to a business administration certificate. The program consists of three quarters with 15 credits each, and students can work with advisors to create individualized plans. Graduates are eligible to continue their studies at Peninsula College to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Management (BAS).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Business Administration Business Foundations Certificate is a one-year program that leads to a business administration certificate. It also offers six specialized certificates ranging from 15 to 20 credits, providing students with benchmarks of achievement towards degree completion.

Objectives:

• Prepare students for a variety of business-related job opportunities
• Prepare students for a rapidly changing business environment
• Measure and assess student learning to ensure program quality
• Monitor the needs of the business community and maintain program relevance

Program Structure:

The program consists of three quarters, with 15 credits each. Students can work closely with their advisors to create individualized plans for completing the degree. Upon completion, students are eligible to continue their studies at Peninsula College to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Management (BAS).

Outline:

First Quarter (Fall)

• ACCT& 201: Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
• BUS 247: Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)
• BUS 282: Principles of Marketing (5 credits)

Second Quarter (Winter)

• ACCT& 202: Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
• ACCT 215: Quickbooks (5 credits)
• One of the following three courses (5 credits):
• BUS 205: Principles of Management
• BUS 283: Human Resources Management
• MEDIA 275: Social Media Marketing

Third Quarter (Spring)

• One of the following three courses (5 credits):
• AMATH 121: Applied Math for Professional & Technical Programs I
• MATH& 107: Math in Society
• A higher-level math course (MATH& 141 or above)
• BUS 250: Operations Management (5 credits)
• ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)

Assessment:

The program's effectiveness is assessed through various methods:

• Measurement and evaluation of student learning outcomes
• Monitoring of industry trends through advisory committee meetings and program reviews
• Collection of program completion data
• Analysis of graduate employment statistics

Teaching:

The program utilizes a blend of interactive training sessions, skill-based assessments, and online digital learning to provide immediate feedback and enhance the learning experience. The faculty consists of experienced professionals with expertise in business administration who offer individualized advising and support to students.

Careers:

Graduates with business management skills have found employment opportunities in a wide range of business settings. Potential career paths include:

• Accounting
• Management
• Customer service representative
• Data entry
• General office assistant
• Retailing sales representative