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California Regional Consortia

Business Foundations Certificate of Achievement

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Submitter's Information

Name

Lisa Furlong

Title

Faculty

Region

North/Far North

College

Mendocino College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Christy Smith

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Business Foundations Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (050640)

Projected Start Date

08/16/27

Catalog Description
This program is designed for students who are interested in business but are unsure of what pathway to follow. This is an entry point into the business world and the basic business foundations. It is designed to introduce students to basic business concepts such as accounting, management, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Students are required to take Mathematical Applications in Business and Customer Service, then choose 3 units from one of the following Work Experience, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Marketing, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Introduction to Management, Human Relations in Business, or Entrepreneurial Management. There are no prerequisites, or enrollment limitations. After completing this certificate, students will be able to:
  • Apply customer service skills and techniques, including problem solving, emotional intelligence and effective communication.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, and decision-making skills in the business environment.


Enrollment Completer Projections

We project that at least 12 students will complete the certificate in the first 2 years. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal
  • Apply customer service skills and techniques, including problem solving, emotional intelligence and effective communication.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, and decision-making skills in the business environment.
  • Completion of the Business Foundations Certificate will qualify students for the following types of jobs: administrative assistant, human resources assistant, sales representative, cashier, and customer service representative.  Business Foundations Certificate can lead to an AS or Certificate in Management. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

9

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students are required to take Mathematical Applications in Business and Customer Service, then choose 3 units from one of the following: Work Experience 196, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Marketing, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Introduction to Management, Human Relations in Business, or Entrepreneurial Management. There are no prerequisites, or enrollment limitations. After completing this certificate, students will be able to:

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
BUS 50Mathematical Applications of Business3S2
BUS 107Customer Service3S1
1 of the following
BUS 132
BUS 134
BUS 136
BUS 150
BUS 151
BUS 230
WEE 196
Entrepreneurial Management
Human Relations in Business
Intro to Management
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Intro to Marketing
Intro to Business
Work Experience
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
S3








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Submission Details

Published at

03/09/26 - 02:00 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Business Foundations Certificate of Achievement". to Lisa Furlong's drafts. This message will be sent to lfurlong@mendocino.edu

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Shari Dempsey Super User   ·  04/13/26

The program was approved by the NFN Voting Members on 4/3/26.