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Planner for Business Management - Management (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Business Management - Management, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: Conctact Records Office

Total Credit Hours: 18 

About the Business Management Department

Purpose: .This certificate provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in management. Students will explore core business principles and communication skills, while honing their management skills in areas such as project management, leadership and customer service. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level management positions across various industries.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Theresa Kotkiewicz 

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information. 

Course/Advising Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 111 - Introduction to Business   3 credit hours    
BPA 142 - Principles of Management   3 credit hours    
BPA 162 - Business Communications  
picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Small Business Management electives
Choose three of the following:
BPA 106 - Introduction to Project Management  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 119 - Global Business  
BPA 125 - Principles of Marketing  
BPA 120 - Small Business Management 
BPA 134 - Retail Management  
BPA 135 - Customer Service Management  
BPA 140 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management  
BPA 141 - Office Procedures and Technology  
BPA 145 - Leadership  
BPA 156 - E-Commerce  
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision  
BPA 172 - Human Resource Management  
BPA 173 - Managing and Valuing Workforce Diversity  
BPA 190 - Organizational Behavior  
BPA 231 - Nonprofit Management 
BPA 256 - Introduction to Corporate Finance  
BPA 275 - Internship in Business  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
9 credit hours    

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