Program Description:

The General Business Administration Certificate of Proficiency is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in a specific career field to enter the workforce directly upon completion of the degree. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in advanced knowledge and skills are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) degree in General Business . Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Business Administration should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

Certificate of Proficiency (45 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

General Education Requirements (10 Credits)

• BUS 102 Business Mathematics Credits: 5
• BUS 104 Human Relations In Business Credits: 5

Core Program Requirements (35 Credits)

* Course offered once per year, during the quarter listed.

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Credits: 5
• BUS 120 Principles of Marketing Credits: 5
• BUS 135 Retail Marketing Credits: 5 *
• BUS 225 Relationship Marketing Credits: 5 *
• BUS 235 Retail Buying and Management Credits: 5 *
• BUS 250 Human Resource Management Credits: 5 *
• BUS 255 Principles of Management Credits: 5 *

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Ailsa Kellam  206-546-4657 akellam@shoreline.edu  Rm 1410

Irene Ferrante  206-533-6704 iferrante@shoreline.edu Rm 1406

Program Information:

Length of Program: 45 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/business-administration/

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