MSTC Programs - Business Administration Certificate

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Get a broad and practical foundation in business administration. Analyze the basic concepts and issues related to business operations and developments, gain skills and knowledge in financial accounting; analyze the human resource management function that staffs the business, develops its employees and administers human resource plans; and analyze the five P’s – product, price, presence, promotion and place – in the marketing function. Completion of the certificate will prepare you for a career transition to a position that requires business knowledge or to prepare you to launch own enterprise.

Curriculum	Credits
Accounting I	4
Intro to Business	3
Business Law & Ethics	3
Marketing Principles	4
Human Resource Management	3
Total Credits	17

Course Descriptions: Accounting I - 4 credits 10101111 A beginning course designed especially for majors or those who need a strong foundation in accounting principles. Develops the accounting cycle of journalizing, posting, adjusting, closing and reporting. It emphasizes service and merchandising sole proprietorships in developing the accounting cycle. Explores issues for accounting for cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventories, fixed assets and liabilities. Intro to Business - 3 credits 10102101 An introduction to what a business is, how it operates, and how it is managed. Students will identify forms of ownership and the processes used in production and marketing, finance, personnel and management in business operations. Business Law & Ethics - 3 credits 10102103 This course is designed to prepare students to make informed ethical decisions, form legal opinions and values, and work within the legal business framework. Topics will include the attributes of ethical decisions, the basics of our legal system, including its history and court system; crimes and torts; contracts, including types, formation, execution and termination; sales contracts; agency; national employment law; and bailments. Emphasis is given to ethics in all legal topics. Marketing Principles - 4 credits 10104102 Students study the practices and methods of manufacturers and distributors in the marketing of goods and services. Product planning, pricing strategies, distribution systems, channel activities, and the role of government, as well as other factors influencing marketing today are emphasized. Human Resource Management - 3 credits 10196193 The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to perform human resource functions in an organization. Each learner will demonstrate skill in following EEOC laws; writing job descriptions; recruiting, selecting and orienting employees; developing policies and procedures; developing and conducting training; designing performance appraisal plans; developing employee development plans; and selecting compensation and benefit strategies. Back to top