Mission College offers an 18-unit Certificate of Achievement in Management and Leadership that provides students with basic skills who are interested in the field of management. Graduates of the program will seek leadership positions in different fields such as Finance, Manufacturing, Information Systems, Marketing and Human Resources.
Students learn skills such as leading cross functional teams, applying employee empowerment, identifying the importance ethical leadership, utilizing electronic communication technology and the impact of organizational staffing. Through electives, you will have the opportunity to explore various areas of business and add a more in-depth level of skill that can use in becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Career/Transfer Opportunities include the following: Entry level management positions, marketing and management Trainees and business development associates. Depending on which electives students choose, the program also satisfies some of the lower-division course requirements for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Business.
Year | Number of Completers |
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2021-2022 | 5 |
2022-2023 | 12 |
2023-2024 | 15 |
Program Goals
This certificate program is designed to prepare students interested in the field of management. The electives offered are broad so that a student, depending on their interest, may focus on a subset of management. Graduates of the program will seek management positions in different fields such as Finance, Manufacturing, Information Systems, Marketing, Retail and Human Resources.
Students learn skills such as leading cross functional teams, applying employee empowerment, identifying the importance of ethical leadership, utilizing electronic communication technology and the impact of organizational staffing. This certificate prepares students for the challenges that managers will face in working in today's diverse, technology-driven, and continuously changing business environment.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a professional manager in a variety of businesses. They will be able to perform budgetary analysis, select the necessary resources to complete a project, create a labor schedule and communicate effectively to all stakeholders.
Certificate of Achievement in Management and Leadership Objectives
Program Requirements
We plan to offer this certificate for students who have interest in Business Management, and may not necessarily want to transfer, but start working in the field of management after the certificate has been completed.
To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses (18 units) with a grade of C (or P) or better. Depending on which electives students choose, the program also satisfies many of the lower-division course requirements for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Accounting or Business.
Core Course Requirements
Course | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS037 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
BUS102 | Leadership | 3 |
BUS118 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
Electives: Select 9 Units
Course | Course | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS010 | Global Business | 3 |
BUS022 | Principles of E-Business | 3 |
BUS038 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
BUS054 | Small Business Start Up and Management | 3 |
BUS074 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
BUS078B | Business Communications | 3 |
BUS104 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
BUS107 | Soft Skills for Project Managers | 2 |
BUS115 | Operations Management | 3 |
COM001 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COM001H | Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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BUS037 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 | Year 1/Semester 1 |
BUS102 | Leadership | 3 | Year 1/Semester 1 |
BUS118 | Human Resources Management | 3 | Year 1/Semester 1 |
Elective Courses (Choose a min. of 9 units from the Following below: | 9-11 units | Year 1/Semester 1 |
Course | Course | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS010 | Global Business | 3 |
BUS022 | Principles of E-Business | 3 |
BUS038 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
BUS054 | Small Business Start Up and Management | 3 |
BUS074 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
BUS078B | Business Communications | 3 |
BUS104 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
BUS107 | Soft Skills for Project Managers | 2 |
BUS115 | Operations Management | 3 |
COM001 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COM001H | Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
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