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.  

Certificate Requirements: 25 credits

• BPA 125 - Marketing Principles 3 credit hours
• BPA 134 - Retail Management 3 credit hours
• BPA 142 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours
• BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours
• BPA 172 - Human Resource Management 3 credit hours
• BPA 190 - Organizational Behavior 3 credit hours
• BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
• CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology 4 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, the student will be able to:

• Apply competitive marketing strategies in a retail setting.
• Utilize management techniques to maximize human performance.
• Prepare financial statements and utilize data to improve decision making.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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