The Business Information Worker (BIW) (Applications) skills certificate further prepares students for employment in an office. The emphasis is on more advanced practical, career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions providing more advanced level of current computer application programs for processing and presenting text, numerical data and graphics and applying basic oral business communication and organizational behavior. This program of courses aligns with the California Community College's statewide BIW career preparation pathway. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

This certificate is intended to prepare students for the Enrolled Agent exam.  Course work will cover individual taxation for federal and California returns, small business and corporate tax returns, estate and trust returns, and representing tax clients before the IRS.  Experience will be given preparing tax returns for clients in the community. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The Retail Management program builds on the general business curriculum and prepares students for a leadership role in the retail industry. Depending upon the size of the retail company, retail managers are responsible for one or more parts of a retail operation, including sales, marketing, buying, merchandising, operations, inventory control, human resources, and finance. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The curriculum in Real Estate provides individuals with the technical knowledge and academic background to be competitive in the real estate industry. Successful coursework completion allows individuals to sit for the California Real Estate Salesperson Examination. (For up-to-date licensing requirements refer to the California Department of Real Estate at http://dre.ca.gov.) Career opportunities in real estate and related occupations include real estate salesperson, loan processor, property manager and escrow and title officer. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers and marketing managers. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

This degree provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students’ goals. Students receive classroom learning mixed with apprenticeships and internships to help them launch new ventures. The program offers a robust core of business classes for those interested in starting a business with an opportunity to focus on managing capital. Students completing this program will have a solid understanding of accounting practices for their enterprise. In addition, students will identify and design sustainable, socially-minded business opportunities. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The Business Information Worker (BIW) program prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Business Information Technology. Emphasis is on practical, career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions using current computer application programs for processing and presenting text, numerical data and graphics, as well as applying basic oral and written business communication. This program of courses aligns with the California Community College's statewide BIW career preparation pathway. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

Successful completion of the curriculum in accounting prepares students for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll clerks or entry-level accountants. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

✔ Analyze and critically evaluate information to solve a variety of business problems.

✔ Evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment.

✔ Display competency in the functional area of business related to the student's certificate or degree.

✔ Analyze ethical and social issues and make business decisions that reflect professional responsibility.