The program in business management at Irvine Valley College prepares students to enter management positions in the public and private sector in such areas as retail, wholesale, trades, banking, import/export, small business, and government. Completion of this program will give students knowledge and understanding of business management within related field in the industry and students will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the complex nature of business in a diverse global economy by integrating knowledge of the elements of American business and economic principles including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and human relations in organizations.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to apply theory, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to practical issues and problems that decision-makers in the field of business and management are likely to face.

🗸 Reflect appropriate leadership traits and teamwork skills during group activities and collaborative projects conducted and/or initiated by the instructor.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues in various business situations, and articulate a thoughtful position in response to those issues.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the complex nature of business in a diverse global economy by integrating knowledge of the elements of American business and economic principles including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and human relations in organizations.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to apply theory, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to practical issues and problems that decision-makers in the field of business and management are likely to face.

🗸 Reflect appropriate leadership traits and teamwork skills during group activities and collaborative projects conducted and/or initiated by the instructor.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues in various business situations and articulate a thoughtful position in response to those issues.

🗸 Be better trained and prepared to enter the workforce.

The Management and Leadership Studies certificate program is designed to build and/or upgrade skills in leading and managing people while enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness within the workplace. Courses emphasize leading, organizing, planning, communicating, training, and controlling.

Program Outcomes

✓ Function effectively in a leadership or management role using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.

✓ Apply the leadership and management principles they have learned in their personal and/or organizational lives.

✓ Distinguish between the qualities of effective and ineffective leaders and managers.

✓ Analyze the ethical dimensions of effective leaders and managers in everyday conduct and decision-making.

✓ Demonstrate effective written and/or oral skills.

The Machinist Certificate program trains students for positions as entry-level operators, which often are the first manufacturing jobs for industrial employees. This certificate program provides the skills and knowledge necessary for job candidates to become successful wage earners. This program also comprises the core courses for the more advanced certificates.

Program Outcome

✓ Machine precision manufactured parts using conventional lathes and milling machines and perform necessary measurements.

This non-credit certificate will provide the necessary training in emergency assessment and lifeguard rescue skills to be certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard. Students interested in employment at an aquatics facility, either pool or ocean, will receive the necessary training and certification in lifeguarding and professional rescue for these positions.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will be able to assess emergency situations in a pool or the ocean and identify an action plan for immediate implementation.

✓ Students will be able to perform water rescues and perform CPR as necessary.

The completion of this Certificate of Achievement in Vocal Studies prepares students for audition and transfer into a Bachelors of Arts in Music degree in Vocal Studies. This program is part of a group of stackable certificates in specialty areas that are built upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate of Achievement. The certificate includes basic skills in Music Theory and Musicianship. The certificate also emphasizes the skills necessary to pass a performance audition to a four‐year music program, including the ability to perform a variety of vocal music styles. There is an audition requirement for MUS 50, MUS 32, MUS 33, MUS 34, and MUS 35. 

During the auditions, students are expected to demonstrate college‐level performance skills, which include phrasing, intonation, tone, reading, and musical interpretation of vocal music genres. Students cannot complete the program without passing these auditions. This certificate also fulfills a portion of the requirements for the Music AA and ADT. Transfer students should consult their transfer institutions of choice for further information on specific lower‐division Music major requirements.

The Visual Display and Presentation Certificate will provide the student with a comprehensive academic foundation to pursue multiple visual display careers within the field of merchandising and marketing. Students will have opportunities to develop skills in Adobe Illustrator, fashion retailing online, store planning and layout, retail and event marketing, 3-dimensional window display and storytelling, knowledge of materials and tools, and computer-aided design. Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions in brick-and-mortar retail and/or e-commerce, trade show design, home fashions, styling, party design and set and stage design for fashion shows and events. 

This certificate is designed for the student looking to obtain the necessary skills for immediate entry into the workforce. Occupations such as: retail merchandising field specialist, visual merchandiser, visual designer, merchandising coordinator, visual associate, and freelance visual merchandiser. An internship within visual display is also required and often leads to employment opportunities upon completion. This certificate provides the foundation for advanced certificates in Fashion Merchandising and/or Fashion Design.

The Interior Design Professional certificate builds upon the foundation of Level 2 by applying added knowledge and technology to more advanced projects. Students in Level 3 are prepared to begin their interior design careers as entry-level professional designers and to pursue industry certifications.

Program Outcome

✓ To prepare students for entry-level employment as a professional interior designer and for industry certifications.

The Saddleback College Department of Theatre Arts’ Entertainment and Theatre Technology Certificate of Achievement program provides students with a career preparation for entry‐level positions in the professional entertainment industry. This comprehensive and intensive program offers students the opportunity to explore fundamentals of a wide variety of practical career opportunities in the entertainment industry including Theatre Technician, Theatrical Stage Employee, Moving Picture Technician, Theatre Artist and its Allied Crafts. Technical theatre students participate in the hands‐on experience of creating all of the technical elements of Department of Theatre Arts’ productions as well as other live events on the Saddleback College campus.

The English for Multilingual Educators/Parents Certificate of Competency is a set of 3 noncredit AESL courses for non-native English language learners interested in a career in education or wanting to support their child(ren) (age 0-18) in schools.  Emphasis is on the English language needed to successfully interact with children, teachers, parents, and school staff.  Courses in the program also focus on cultural background knowledge about American education.  Students completing this certificate will be able to utilize high-intermediate level English and intercultural communicative competence to communicate effectively in an educational setting.  All courses in the program are noncredit, open-entry/open-exit.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Utilize high-intermediate level English and intercultural communicative competence to communicate effectively in an educational setting.

The Sustainable Fashion and Social Entrepreneurship Occupational Skills Award prepares students with basic skills necessary to develop, design, source, and manufacture a socially and environmentally friendly line of clothing or accessories. Course work covers developing a line and designing for a cause, ethics of fashion, sourcing and manufacturing in an environmentally and socially responsible way as well as marketing the line. Students will complete an internship and tour eco-friendly fashion industry leaders’ businesses.

After completion of the skills award students will be eligible for a position in the following areas: assistant fashion designer, assistant fashion designer of sustainable fashion, product developer for sustainable fashion, sourcing and manufacturer for sustainable fashion.