# Business Administration (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44176/44266/44271

The course of study for the Business Administration certificate prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills, integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world.  Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity.

**Career Opportunities**

Entry level management position in: hospitality management, sales, marketing, general business; HR management, administrative service managers

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Exhibit ethical and personal responsibilities when applying legal and ethical principles in business decisions.
2.  Analyze a business situation and recommend a plan for improvement.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (17 units):** | | 17 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following:** | | 3-5 |
| BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
| **Total Units:** | | 20-22 |
| **Recommended but not required:** | | 0 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |