General Business
Certificate of Achievement Business · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
General business is the study of basic principles, concepts and the language of organizations. The General Business certificate focuses on employment preparation. Career paths chosen by students pursuing the General Business Certificate include entry-level general business positions. Even students who choose not to major in general business find that coursework in the field can improve their ability to think critically, problem-solve, manage their lives, and understand the business issues that engage our world, our country, and our communities.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of business in today’s society.
- Recognize attributes necessary for personal success in today’s business environment.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUMA 001 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUMA 010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUMA 032 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| CIS 010 | Introduction to Information Systems | 4 |
| orAIS 071 | Microsoft Office Pro | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6-7 units from the following: | ||
| AIS 006 | Business Research | 2 |
| AIS 072 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 |
| BUAC 066 | Fundamentals of Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BUMA 020A | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUMA 027 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUMA 031 | Business Calculations | 3 |
| BUMA 064 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUMA 094 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUMA 130 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| BUMA 095A | Business Management Work Experience (Maximum of 3 units may be used for work experience) | 1-8 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 19-20 | |