Business Fundamentals Certificate

This program is the first certificate within a stackable-certificate pathway to prepare students for careers in business, marketing, human resource management, and general management. The curriculum is designed to provide students with basic business knowledge, communication, and professionalism skills needed in the business work environment. The program is suitable for students seeking entry level business positions, as well as working students seeking to advance in their current job positions. The curriculum also helps students begin to identify pathways and potential career choices that align with their interests.

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• Describe fundamental business disciplines and processes including marketing, human resource management, supply chain management, and accounting. +
• Demonstrate fundamental business skills including business communication, networking, and team work.
• Prepare business presentations, reports, and correspondence.
  

In collaboration with the Business Advisory Committee, regional college offerings, and faculty knowledge, the following courses are included in this certificate. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BUS G100	Introduction to Business	3	S1
BUS G101	The Mindset of Business Success	3	S1
BUS G139	Business Communications	3	S1
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Bus G130	Introduction to Business Writing	3	S1

Within the Business programs

Coastline, Cypress, Fullerton, Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon

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