Leadership Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

The certificate in Leadership provides students with a foundation and understanding of basic business philosophies, skills and techniques that are required to become productively employed in assisting in the management of a business enterprise.

This program is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in the administration of modern organizations. It surveys the functional operations of business organizations, giving special consideration to the management of human resources, law, ethics, marketing, accounting practices, and economics.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Mathematics, Business & Computer Technology

Department

Business Administration

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Business, Information Technology, Hospitality

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Gain an understanding of current management/leadership practices and problems related to human behavior in organizations. They will understand the theories related to actual business practices and diagnose the organizational context and its critical importance. Analysis and discussions will encompass planning, organizing, controlling, decision making, communication, motivation, leadership, human resource development, information systems, and social responsibility.

  2. Develop a comprehensive set of practical skills and tools to rely on through leadership practice. Such skills and tools include time management, meeting management and agenda setting, group dynamics and team building.

  3. Communicate effectively (utilizing written and spoken word, non-verbal language, electronic tools, and listening skills) in order to develop relationships, manage conflicts, and work across differences.

  4. Develop an understanding of change processes, and be able to think critically about obstacles to change.

  5. Understand how ethics, morals, and values relate to their leadership dilemmas.

  6. Develop a range of leadership skills and abilities such as effectively leading change, resolving conflict and motivating others.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

7 units
ACCT 200
Financial Accounting
This introductory financial accounting course is designed for students interested in business and/or accounting fields. This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Students learn to record accounting data and to prepare financial statements. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including business ethics, the accounting cycle, revenue/expenses recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, liabilities, and equities.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  3. Departmental Advisory: MATH 095
    4. or
  4. Departmental Advisory: MATH 096
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CIT 101
    Introduction to Computer Literacy
    This course is an introduction to fundamental Information Technology / Information Systems concepts and Information Security. The course includes practical exercises with spreadsheet, database, and Internet applications.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: CIT 010
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: CIT 031
  • Transfers to CSU

    • 2nd Semester

    9 units
    BUSAD 110
    Human Resource Management

    This course is a survey of the objectives, functions, and practices in the management of employee relations, and the impact of employee relations on the effective achievement of the organization's goals. Students will also analyze the steps needed to develop practices in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    BUSAD 120
    Business Management/Leadership
    This course is designed for business majors and examines the primary dimensions of the management process including planning, organizing, decision-making and controlling organizational activity within a diverse work force.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    BUSAD 210
    Business Law
    This course explores the legal environment in which business operates.  It includes an introduction to law and legal reasoning, ethics, torts, strict and products liability, criminal law and contracts.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU

    • 3rd Semester

    6 units
    BUSAD 127
    Business Communication
    This course is a study of the principles and role of business communication and the need for communication skills in interacting with diverse populations in a global marketplace.  Emphasis is placed on written communications, including business letters, proposals, resumes and other business documents.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • BUSAD 151
    Human Relations
    This course covers the business concepts of individual, group, and organizational human behavior as they affect human relations, performance, and productivity within the workplace. Strategies and techniques that influence communications, employee leadership and interactions among people—including cultural diversity and its impact—are explored.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H