Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. 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 Educations Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.  

Program Requirements: 6 credits

• BPA 111 - Business and Its Environment 3 credit hours
• BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 12 credits

• BPA 138 - Business and Professional Ethics 3 credit hours
• BPA 145 - Leadership 3 credit hours

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• And choose two of the following:

• BPA 105 - Exploring the Future 3 credit hours
• BPA 106 - Introduction to Project Management 3 credit hours

• BPA 106 has a prerequisite of CTA 100  or CTP 103 . 

• BPA 119 - Global Business 3 credit hours

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• BPA 142 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours

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• BPA 161 - The Office Manager 3 credit hours

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• BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision 3 credit hours

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• BPA 173 - Managing and Valuing Workforce Diversity 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Engage in strategic thinking for organizational growth and change.
• Develop personal awareness, focus and clarity of purpose as a leader.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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