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Certificate Programs
Business
Certificate of
Completion - Business Essentials
Business Accounting
Certificate of Achievement -
Accounting
Certificate of
Completion - Bookkeeping Essentials
Business Information Management
Certificate of
Achievement - Office Professional
Certificate of
Completion - Office Professional Essentials
Business Management
Certificate of
Achievement - Management Studies
Certificate of
Achievement - SmallBusiness Management
Business
Real Estate
Certificate of Achievement -
Real Estate
Certificate of
completion - Business Essentials
This certificate of completion provides basic business knowledge for obtaining
entry-level employment in business operations or business management.
To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete the required courses
with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by
attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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required
courses |
units |
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BUS 101
Business English |
3 |
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BUS 103
Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUS 109
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Total units required |
9 |
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Certificate of
achievement - Accounting
Students will develop the knowledge and skills required of an
accountant: compiling and analyzing business records and preparing
financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cost
studies, and tax reports.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course
used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better.
Certificate requirements are available in the evening and on weekends.
Some are also available in the day. At least 25 percent of the units
must be completed at DVC. Requests for course substitution are made to
the accounting and information management department chairperson.
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required courses |
units |
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BUSAC 185 Computer Accounting for Business I |
1.5 |
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BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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BUSAC 187 Principles of Accounting II |
4 |
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BUSAC 282 Intermediate Accounting |
3 |
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BUSIM 145 Business Spreadsheet Applications |
2 |
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plus at least 9 units
from: |
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BUS 294 Business Law |
3 |
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BUSAC 283 Auditing |
3 |
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BUSAC 284 Cost Accounting |
3 |
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BUSAC 285 Federal Income Taxes-Individuals |
3 |
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BUSAC 286 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
3 |
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plus at least 6 units
from: |
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BUS 109 Introduction to Business |
3 |
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BUS 209 International Business |
3 |
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BUS 240 Business Statistics |
3 |
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BUS 250 Business Communications I |
3 |
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BUSMG 191 Small Business Management |
3 |
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ECON 220 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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Total units required |
29.5 |
Certificate
of completion - Bookkeeping Essentials
This certificate of completion provides basic business knowledge for
obtaining entry-level employment in jobs requiring bookkeeping and
accounting skills.
To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete the required
courses with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be
completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
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required courses |
units |
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BUS 101 Business English |
3 |
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BUS 103 Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUSAC 181 Applied Accounting |
3 |
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Total units required |
9 |
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Certificate of
achievement - Office Professional
This certificate
program prepares students for entry-level positions in small and large business
offices requiring support staff such as receptionists, administrative
assistants, and general clerical assistance.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to
meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate
requirements can only be completed by attending both day and evening classes.
Course requirements must be completed within three years of entering the
program. At least 25 percent of the units must be completed at DVC.
Substitutions will be considered on an individual basis.
Changes occur
rapidly in the office information and technology environment; therefore,
students should meet with an office professional certificate advisor in the
business division to determine elective coursework that will assist them in
reaching their personal and professional goals.
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required courses |
units |
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BUS 101
Business English |
3 |
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BUS 103
Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUS 250
Business Communications I |
3 |
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BUSAC
181 Applied Accounting |
3 |
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BUSIM
111 Keyboarding Level II: Intermediate Word |
3 |
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Processing and Skill Development |
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BUSIM
140 Records Management and Filing Systems |
3 |
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BUSIM
145 Business Spreadsheet Applications |
2 |
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BUSIM
211 Office Procedures and Technology |
3 |
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elective units determined in consultation with |
6-9 |
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certificate advisor. |
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Total units required |
29-32 |
Certificate participants must also meet established keyboarding and ten-key
skill levels.
Keyboarding speed:
50 wpm; 10-Key: 120 kspm
Certificate of
completion - Office Professional Essentials
This certificate of completion provides basic business knowledge and office
assistant skills for obtaining entry-level employment in the business office.
To earn a
certificate of completion, students must complete the required courses with a
“C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by attending a
combination of day and evening classes.
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required courses |
units |
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BUS 101
Business English |
3 |
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BUS 103
Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUSIM
110 Keyboarding I |
3 |
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Total units required |
9 |
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Certificate of
achievement - Management Studies
This program benefits students preparing to become managers and
supervisors, and it is also valuable for persons already holding these
positions.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course
used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better.
Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.
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required courses |
units |
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BUSMG 120 Introduction to Management Studies |
3 |
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BUSMG 121 Practices and Concepts of Supervision |
3 |
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BUSMG 131 Gender Issues in Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 132 Human Resource Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 194 Personnel Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 226 Group Dynamics and Leadership |
3 |
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Total units required |
18 |
*To substitute courses requires department chairperson approval.
Substitutions are limited to 6 units outside the management department.
Possible
career opportunities
Upon completion of the small business management certificate, students
will have built a foundation of business competencies and management
strategies that will enable them to succeed as an entrepreneur, small
business owner, partner, manager, or inventor.
Certificate of achievement - Small Business Management
This program is designed to prepare students for planning, organizing,
and operating a business in wholesaling, retailing, and technology or
service trade. The main thrust of the program is on managerial decision
making under conditions of uncertainty and fierce competition. Courses
involve studying case histories of decision-making issues and using
business and management games to simulate the complicated
interrelationships of various businesses. To earn a certificate of
achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a
certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate
requirements can be completed by attending in the day, the evening, or
both.
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required courses |
units |
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BUS 103 Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUS 109 Introduction to Business |
3 |
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BUS 294 Business Law |
3 |
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BUSMG 191 Small Business Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 192 Entrepreneurship/Venture Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 226 Group Dynamics and Leadership |
3 |
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BUSMK 158 Selling |
3 |
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BUSMK 255 Advertising |
3 |
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plus at least 3 units
from: |
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BUSAC 181 Applied Accounting |
3 |
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BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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Total units required |
27 |
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Certificate of
achievement - Real Estate
We offer evening classes for those interested in studying real estate in
order to become a better-informed consumer, an investor, or a
professional in the field.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course
used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. All
required courses are available in the evening.
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required courses |
units |
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select at least 24
units from: |
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RE
160 Real Estate Principles |
3 |
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RE
161 Legal Aspects of Real Estate |
3 |
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RE
162 Real Estate Appraisal |
3 |
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163 Real Estate Practice |
3 |
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164 Real Estate Finance |
3 |
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RE
165 Real Estate Economics |
3 |
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166 Escrow Procedures |
3 |
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RE
167 Real Estate Property Management |
3 |
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RE
262 Real Estate Appraisal II |
3 |
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Total units required |
24 |
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