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. Demonstrate an understanding and application of human relations and professional workplace behaviors.
2. Identify, assess and critically evaluate basic business theory, functions, and skills required to manage effectively in a complex global environment.
Effective Term: 2026 Spring Semester
Certificate Requirements
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BA310
Introduction to Business
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Effective Term: 2026 Spring Semester This course provides students 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 success. Key areas of business are introduced, including economics, ethics, business law, forms of business ownership, organizational structure, communication, teams/leadership, human resource management, marketing, accounting, and finance. Students learn how these key topics influence an organization's policy, practices, and ability to achieve its goals.
Course Details:
Advisory: ENGL C1000
BA333
Human Relations in the Workplace
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Effective Term: 2026 Spring Semester This course provides students a 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.
