# Business (Certificate of Achievement) Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28545/28875/28876/28883/31120 **Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement The business certificate prepares students for immediate employment in entry-level management positions. The coursework can be applied to the associate of science degree program in business. Students will recall and apply significant business principles, produce work-based learning projects, and demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions. **The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Business will:** 1. Recall significant business issues, theories, and applications relevant to entry-level management positions. 2. Complete core business courses which may be combined with general education and accounting courses to meet requirements for an A.S. Degree in Business. 3. Apply business principles to produce work-based learning projects related to entry-level management positions. 4. Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions on assignments and in class activities. | Course | Title | Units | | --- | --- | --- | | **A total of 24 units is required for the certificate.** | | | | **Required core courses (24 units):** | | 24 | | BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | | BUS 102 | Marketing | 3 | | BUS 104 | Business Organization and Management | 3 | | BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | | BUS 110 | Business Law | 3 | | BUS 160 | Business Communications | 3 | | BUS 302 | Essentials of Management | 3 | | CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 | | CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3 | | CBOT 131 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 | | **Total** | | **24** |