- Community of interest
- Business, Cosmetology, Arts & Design
- Award
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program code
- 42240.00CA
- Department
- Entrepreneur/Proj Mgmt
- CIP code
- 52.0201: Business Administration and Management, General.
- TOP code
- 0506.00 - Business Management*
Program detailsAward, code, department, CIP/TOP
Program Snapshot
- Community of interest
- BCAD Business, Cosmetology, Arts & Design
- Award
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program code
- 42240.00CA
- Department
- Entrepreneur/Proj Mgmt
- CIP code
- 52.0201: Business Administration and Management, General.
- TOP code
- 0506.00 - Business Management*
Next Steps
Certificate of Achievement — expand to learn about this award
A career-aligned credential built around a specific field of study or area of emphasis. Faster to complete than a degree, and the coursework typically stacks into a related AS or AA later if you choose to continue.
Semester-by-Semester Map
Term 1
Class Schedules
course details
This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. (C-ID ACCT 110).
course details
This course introduces students to critical project management and personal information management (PIM) tools integral to today’s business operations: Microsoft Project and Outlook. Students will gain practical experience in utilizing Microsoft Outlook to manage professional e-mail communication, organize events, and create/manage contact groups. Additionally, the course will cover foundational project management skills using Microsoft Project, including planning, building, and tracking project schedules; creating and assigning tasks; managing resources; building Gantt charts, timelines, and reports; and monitoring project progress. Emphasis will be placed on skills that directly align with industry expectations and standards, including preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification where relevant.
course details
This course is survey of business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Students will learn about how this business context (including issues such as ethics and sustainability) influences the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. (C-ID BUS 110).
Term 2
Class Schedules
course details
This course provides students an in depth study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. (C-ID ACCT 120).
Prerequisite: ACCT 2
course details
This course invites current and future managers to build foundational skills for leading teams of employees in a diverse, multicultural work environment. The focus is on self-assessment, analyzing to understand work situations, as well as developing leadership skills and strategies. This course emphasizes individual factors impacting success including communication skills, conflict resolution, motivation, decision making, leadership style, and business ethics.
course details
This course prepares students for entry-level project management roles by covering essential competencies in project scope, procurement, time, risk, cost, quality, human resources, communication, and integration management. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on applications, students will gain transferable skills to manage projects across various industries effectively. The course aligns with key Project Management Professional (PMP) domains, providing foundational knowledge beneficial for PMP certification and immediate application in the job market.
Career Connections
2-Year Degree Paths
Entry points students may pursue after associate-level study, technical preparation, or licensure pathways.
No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset point cleanly to an immediate 2-year outcome for this program.
4-Year Degree Paths
Roles that more often open up after transfer and a bachelor's degree.
Example roles: 8
- Sales Managers
- Project Management Specialists
- Management Analysts
Graduate School Paths
Advanced roles commonly associated with graduate, professional, or post-baccalaureate study.
No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset are grouped into the graduate-school pathway for this program.
Local Job Market
Sales ManagersSOC 11-202230 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- Amain.com 2
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals 2
- Bank of America 1
- Five Below 1
- Hassan & Sons Inc 1
Where the postings are
- Chapmantown, Butte County 6
- Chico, Butte County 6
- Oroville, Butte County 2
- Butte Creek, Butte County 1
- Durham, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
Project Management SpecialistsSOC 13-108235 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- Maximus 3
- Feather River Tribal Health 2
- Lumen 2
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals 2
- Ahtna 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 12
- Chapmantown, Butte County 2
- Thermalito, Butte County 2
- Durham, Butte County 1
- Hammonton, Yuba County 1
Sample current postings
Management AnalystsSOC 13-11116 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- Amain.com 2
- Maximus 2
- Butte-Glenn Community College District 1
- Tegria 1
Where the postings are
- Chapmantown, Butte County 2
- Chico, Butte County 2
- Oregon, Butte County 1
- Thermalito, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
Human Resources SpecialistsSOC 13-10711 nearby opening
Top employers in sample
- Butte-Glenn Community College District 1
Where the postings are
- Thermalito, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
General and Operations ManagersSOC 11-102165 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- LocumJobsNetwork 3
- Butte County 1
- City Rise LLC 1
- CompHealth 1
- Enloe Health 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 6
- Oregon, Butte County 5
- Chapmantown, Butte County 2
- Thermalito, Butte County 2
- Butte Creek, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
Chief ExecutivesSOC 11-10111 nearby opening
Top employers in sample
- Feather River Tribal Health 1
Where the postings are
- Yuba City, Sutter County 1
Sample current postings
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-11994 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- PG&E Corporation 1
- Pacific Gas And Electric Company 1
- Pure HomeRiver 1
- Westlake Hardware 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 4
Sample current postings
Accountants and AuditorsSOC 13-20111 nearby opening
Top employers in sample
- Home & Health Care Management 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
Posting counts come from Adzuna's index of US job boards, covering the last up to 60 days within up to 50 miles of ZIP 95965. Coverage and salary visibility vary by employer. Empty searches expand the radius and posting window before the section gives up.
Source Notes
Course sequencing is generated from the Acadia Program Mapper cache. Career groupings use local CIP-to-SOC mappings and BLS occupation data when available. Confirm education plans with Counseling and Advising.
Career Connections shows 8 of 24 occupations mapped by the NCES/IPEDS crosswalk.
Live wage data was not available from the BLS helper for the mapped occupations, so some pay fields may be blank.
Last generated 2026-07-05T17:10+00:00