Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration

The Business Administration Certificate is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for success in today’s dynamic business environment. This program supports the institution’s mission to promote workforce readiness, economic mobility, and community engagement by preparing students for immediate employment and career advancement in a wide range of business settings.

Thirty per year.

This program prepares students for:

1. Workforce Preparation: Equip students with foundational and advanced business competencies to enter employment or support new venture creation in small business, startups, and service-based enterprises.
2. Transferable Skills Development: Provide students with real-world skills in critical thinking, communication, finance, and marketing applicable across multiple industries.
3. Civic and Economic Engagement: Empower students from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the local economy through sustainable business practices.
4. Lifelong Learning: Foster a mindset of continuous learning through exposure to business trends, technology, and evolving market demands.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply fundamental business principles in management, finance, and accounting to real-world business scenarios.

2.Prepare and interpret basic financial documents, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

3.Demonstrate effective business communication skills through professional written, oral, and digital formats.

4.Explain key management functions (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling).

Lassen Community College provides programs for all pursuing higher education goals. The core programs offer a wide range of educational opportunities including transfer degrees and certificates, economic and workforce development, and basic skills instruction. The College serves diverse students, both on campus and in outreach areas in its effort to build intellectual growth, human perspective and economic potential. The Business Administration Certificate of Achievement aligns with the community college's mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that supports career development, transfer preparation, and community enrichment. It reflects statewide priorities by contributing to California’s economy through workforce training and entrepreneurial empowerment, particularly for underserved populations.

This certificate gives you practical skills in communication, organization, basic finance, and business processes that many employers look for. By incorporating small business competencies, this program enhances the college’s CTE offerings and aligns with the Vision for Success and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Master Plan by promoting equity, economic mobility, and innovation.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses: 12 units                                                                                                                      Total Units: 18 units

Select 6 units from the following: