■■Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate Requirements To earn a General Business Certificate of Proficiency, you must complete a minimum of 45 credits. The credits must include the following: Communications credits ENGL& 101 English Composition I or BUS 119 Business Communication 5 Quantitative Skills BUS 104 Business Mathematics or 5 MATH 088/089 Pre-College Math II (or higher) Human Relations/Social Sciences BUS 144 Management of Human Relations 5 Program Requirements ACCT 101 Intro to Accounting Concepts BTEC 146 PowerPoint Fundamentals BTEC 149 Internet Fundamentals BUS& 101 Introduction to Business BUS 150 Customer Service/Management BUS 165 Salesmanship CS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Apps CS 121 Intro to Spreadsheets
Total Credits
5 1 1 5 5 5 3 5 45
Retail Management ■■Certificate of Proficiency The Retail Management Certificate of Proficiency prepares current and future retail employees for success in the fastpaced retail industry. Students develop an understanding of the scope and requirements of a management position in a retail business. To stay competitive, grocery stores, department stores, specialty retailers, and ‘eTailers’ need skilled people. LCC’s Retail Management certificate program was developed with, and is endorsed by, the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). Certificate graduates may continue their studies by applying certificate course work towards the AAS degree in Business Management.
Total Credits
5 5 5 5 5 3 5 48
■■Certificate of Completion Some colleges offering WAFC-endorsed Retail Management Certificates utilize courses with fewer credits than the comparable LCC course. If you have started a Retail Management Certificate with these colleges, you may obtain a Certificate of Completion from LCC by transferring in courses in the content areas listed below, with the following provisions: • A maximum of six of the ten content areas may be satisfied with transfer courses (i.e., four of the content areas must be completed at LCC, 18 credits minimum); • Courses transferred in must equate to at least 3 quarter credits per content area;
P r o g r a m s o f S t u dy
The General Business Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of business support positions. The program generally can be completed within one academic year. Students may enter the program in the fall, winter or spring quarter.
Program Requirements ACCT 101 Intro to Accounting Concepts BUS 159 Principles of Retailing BUS 244 Human Resource Management BUS 245 Principles of Management BUS 264 Principles of Marketing CS 110 Intro Microcomputer Applications SPCH 110 Intro to Public Speaking
Degrees/Certificates
General Business
• After transfer evaluation, students completing all requirements but having fewer than 45 quarter credits will receive a Certificate of Completion. Program advisors can explain options to students wishing to transfer in credits. Certificate Requirements To earn a Retail Management Certificate of Completion, you must complete a minimum of 36 credits. Content Areas Business Communication Business Mathematics Leadership and Human Relations Microcomputer Applications Oral Communications (Business or Speech) Bookkeeping or General Accounting Introduction to Management Marketing Management Human Resources Management Retail Management & Merchandising
Total Credits
36
Certificate Requirements To earn a Retail Management Certificate of Proficiency, you must complete a minimum of 48 credits. The credits must include the following: Communications credits ENGL& 101 English Composition I or BUS 119 Business Communications 5 Quantitative Skills BUS 104 Business Mathematics or 5 MATH 088/089 Pre-College Math II (or higher) Human Relations/Social Sciences/Diversity BUS 144 Management of Human Relations 5
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