Business
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Degrees and Certificates in Business
Description
Business Administration is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a business while developing managerial skills, communication skills, technical abilities and decision-making capability. Students will analyze and critically evaluate information to solve business problems, evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment, analyze ethical and social issues in business situations and make business and economic decisions that reflect professional responsibility. Learn more.
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Description
This program is tailored for students planning to transfer to California State University, to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business. With a streamlined two-year pathway, students benefit from guaranteed class schedules (classes only on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays), low cost/no-cost textbooks, a supportive cohort of peers, and guidance from dedicated faculty and counselors.
Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer requirements are guaranteed admission to the CSU system.
Business Administration is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a business while developing managerial skills, communication skills, technical abilities and decision-making capabilities. Students will analyze and critically evaluate information to solve business problems, evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment, analyze ethical and social issues in business situations and make business and economic decisions that reflect professional responsibility.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in accounting prepares students for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll clerks or entry-level accountants. Learn more.
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The Administrative Office Specialist (formerly Business Information Worker) program, provides career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, information technology and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee in almost any industry.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business. Learn more.
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This degree provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students’ goals. Students receive classroom learning mixed with apprenticeships and internships to help them launch new ventures. The program offers a robust core of business classes for those interested in starting a business with an opportunity to focus on managing capital. Students completing this program will have a solid understanding of accounting practices for their enterprise. In addition, students will identify and design sustainable, socially-minded business opportunities. Learn more.
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The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions. Learn more.
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The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers and marketing managers. Learn more.
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The curriculum in Real Estate provides individuals with the technical knowledge and academic background to be competitive in the real estate industry. Successful coursework completion allows individuals to sit for the California Real Estate Salesperson Examination. Learn more.
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The Administrative Office Specialist (formerly Business Information Worker) certificate of achievement provides career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, information technology and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee in almost any industry. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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This certificate provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students’ goals. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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Learning OutcomesStatements that describe what students will know and be able to do when they complete a degree, certificate or a program.
Description
The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers and marketing managers. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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CatalogView all requirements and more details in the Sierra College Catalog.
Learning OutcomesStatements that describe what students will know and be able to do when they complete a degree, certificate or a program.
Description
The curriculum in Real Estate provides individuals with the technical knowledge and academic background to be competitive in the real estate industry. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree. Learn more.
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Learning OutcomesStatements that describe what students will know and be able to do when they complete a degree, certificate or a program.
Description
The Administrative Office Specialist skills certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in an office. The emphasis is on practical, career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee in almost any industry.
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Learning OutcomesStatements that describe what students will know and be able to do when they complete a degree, certificate or a program.
Description
This skills certificate provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students’ goals. Students receive classroom learning mixed with apprenticeships and internships to help them launch new ventures.
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This certificate is for existing and potential entrepreneurs with a focus on makers. It provides a course of study that enables students, who are interested in pursuing or enhancing their “maker” talents, to develop critical entrepreneurial skills. Learn more.
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Put Your Mind to It
Following graduation, Business graduates can find jobs in payroll, bookkeeping, tax preparation, business administration, banking, retail management, small business, sales/advertising, and as financial brokers.
Being a self-starter is critically important because, in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to invent your own path.Tim Kovar, Adjunct Business Instructor
Areas of Study in Business
- Accounting: study how a business runs.
- General business: learn business administration and management.
- Interdisciplinary entrepreneurship: find out how to run your own business.
- Management: learn how to solve problems, plan, lead and organize.
- Marketing: use creative and analytical skills to promote and sell.
- Real estate: if you enjoy working with other people, learn how to work in real estate.
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