Program Overview

Management Certificate of Specialization

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
  • Management | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Leadership | 21 units
  • Management | 19 units
• CS Certificate of Specialization
  • Human Resources Management | 15 units
  • Project Management | 15 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisory, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include department/division manager, human resources manager, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, production manager, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require an Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Critically analyze business management concepts and principles as applied to a business situation.
• Explain the role of human resources in an organization.
• Apply leadership and team building theories in the workplace.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

This program is designed for individuals working at the supervisory level and for those interested in supervisory positions. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various types of businesses and industrial organizations has assisted the College staff in the development of the program.

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include administrative assistant, bank trust officer, branch manager, chief executive officer, claims adjuster, department/division manager, employment interviewer, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, plant manager, president, production controller, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor's or advanced degree. The program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Program Overview

This program provides skills for the student who earns a certificate, as well as a base for those who intend to take the career path for the Associates and beyond. Students will learn about basic management skills and theories and how they are applied in the workplace.

Program Requirements

• Required courses: 15 units
  • BUS. 136 | Business Finance | 3 units
  • BUS. 201 | Business Law | 3 units
  • BUS. 205 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 units
  • BUS. 401 | Business Communications | 3 units
  • MGMT 100 | Introduction to Management | 3 units
• Total Required Units: 15