Competencies for Today's Evolving Workplace - Formerly 21st Century Work Competencies - Major #2037

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


A step incentive certificate signifying proficiency in basic knowledge and skills related to human relations and general business concepts required for success in today's competitive economy.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 2. Identify, assess and critically evaluate basic business theory, functions, and skills required to manage effectively in a complex global environment.
  2. 1. Demonstrate an understanding and application of human relations and professional workplace behaviors.
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements 

6 units

BA 10
Introduction to Business

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
A multidisciplinary survey of the U.S. business environment including the examination, analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and critique of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy, practices, and ability to achieve its goals. Demonstrates how these influences impact key areas of business including: organizational structure and design; management; marketing; organizational communication; technology; and financial practices. (A, CSU, UC)

BA 33
Human Relations in the Workplace

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Multidisciplinary examination of how society, economics, and human behavior are inextricably interwoven into the American work environment. An emphasis on employee interaction with coworkers, clients, supervisors/managers, and their effect on the total organization. Emphasis on communication, societal and cultural differences, conflict resolution, ethics and politics, career selection and entry, inter-personal relations, motivation, leadership, attitude, and group dynamics. (A, CSU)
Total: 6 units