General Business
Certificate of Achievement Business/Computer Information Systems · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
Berkeley City College's General Business Certificate of Achievement allows you to advance in your jobs or prepare for new career options. You will also develop problem-solving skills that help you compete for jobs in today's business world. The training you receive will prepare you for work in small or large organizations, and in the public or private sectors.
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Career Opportunities
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This program offers a wide variety of occupational choices. Job opportunities include Customer Services Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Office Manager, and Retail Supervisor. This program also provides a solid foundation for a small business proprietor or entrepreneur.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Analyze a business situation, focusing on legal and ethical issues, and recommend a strategy to move forward.
- Obtain business or financial information utilizing reliable sources, and synthesize the information in order to effectively communicate findings in a written or oral report.
- Demonstrate ability to acknowledge and act with sensitivity toward the diverse customs, beliefs, and lifestyles that exist within the college and the business environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses: | 16 | |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 19 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 70 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| Management Elective | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following list: | 9 | |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 9 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS 54 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | 0-9 | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 20 | Economic History of the United States | 3 |