Business Administration Certificate
The Business Department offers a Certificate in Business Administration structured around a set of core courses enabling students to develop a general business perspective and skills. The program offers students the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the changing global and domestic business environment and to prepare students for success in their professional careers.
For individuals currently working within these listed fields, there may be potential for salary and/or career advancement: Top Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Budget Analyst, Chief Executive, Wholesale and Retail Buyer, Purchasing Agent (except wholesale, retail and farm products), Tax Preparer, Financial Specialist, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Small Business Managers.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-124 | Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BADM-103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT-500 | Introduction to Management (formerly MGT-103) | 3 |
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| BADM-201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT-520 | Principles of Marketing Management (formerly MGT-205) | 3 |
| ACCT-125 | Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT-124 | Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| or ACCT-124H | Honors Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | |
| BADM-103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| or BADM-103H | Honors Introduction to Business | |
| BADM-201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT-500 | Introduction to Management (formerly MGT-103) | 3 |
| MGT-520 | Principles of Marketing Management (formerly MGT-205) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Using Microsoft Excel | ||
| Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | ||
or ACCT-125H | Honors Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | |
| Computerized Accounting (formerly ACCT-126) | ||
| Business Communications | ||
or BADM-104H | Honors Business Communications | |
| Small Business Entrepreneurship (formerly BADM-150) | ||
| Principles of Salesmanship (formerly BADM-157) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Organizational Behavior (formerly ENGR-108) | ||
| Personnel Management (formerly MGT-138) | ||
| Productivity Management (formerly MGT-133) | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Competency in English and math is required prior to completing the certificate. This may be accomplished by testing or completion of ENGL-098 Writing and Reading Fundamentals In English (formerly English Fundamentals) or ESL-098 Preparation for English Composition for Multilingual Students (formerly ESL-098W English Writing Fundamentals) and MATH-090 Elementary Algebra.
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Business Administration
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023
Program Name BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $1,104 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx