Business Management, Leadership Option, Certificate

Code: CRT.BMT.LDSHP

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 18 credit hours.

Purpose: To enhance and upgrade managerial and communication skills and prepare for careers in the 21st century including today’s technologically advanced workplace. Because the program is carefully tailored to job-related skills, full-time students can complete it in two terms.

Range of Occupations

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved or is pending approval by the U.S. Department of Education federal aid program eligibility. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid.

Degree/Graduation Requirements

Degree Requirements

Two core courses that provide a business-related back ground and four electives that allow the student to specialize in an area of primary interest.

Graduation Requirements

Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 .

Certificate Requirements: 18 credits

BPA 111 - Business and Its Environment 3 credit hours
BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours
BPA 138 - Business and Professional Ethics 3 credit hours
BPA 145 - Leadership 3 credit hours

Choose two of the following courses:

BPA 105 - Exploring the Future 3 credit hours
BPA 106 - Introduction to Project Management 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: CTA 100 or CTA 103 .
BPA 119 - Global Business 3 credit hours
BPA 142 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours OR
BPA 161 - The Office Manager 3 credit hours OR
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision 3 credit hours
BPA 173 - Managing and Valuing Workforce Diversity 3 credit hours

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.