Business ManagementCertificates

Certificate Requirements

Required courses:

• BUS-1015 - Introduction to Business

  Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2026 - Principles of Management

  Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Select one of the following:

• MAN-1016 - Principles of Supervision

  Defines supervision, examines the functions of a supervisor, explains the necessary skills for successful supervision, relates supervision with human resources, and discusses supervisory challenges. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2024 - Leadership

  Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

• BUS-1015 - Introduction to Business

  Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• BUS-2016 - Legal Environment of Business

  Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is given to economic regulation, social regulation, labor-management issues, environmental issues, and contract fundamentals. This course analyzes the role of law in social, political, and economic change business environments. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1016 - Principles of Supervision

  Defines supervision, examines the functions of a supervisor, explains the necessary skills for successful supervision, relates supervision with human resources, and discusses supervisory challenges. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1017 - Time Management

  Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2000 - Human Resource Management I

  Provides an overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics covered include job analysis and design, talent acquisition and retention, planning and recruiting human resources, selecting employees, job placement, employee training and performance management, selecting employees, compensation and benefits, and retaining employees. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2012 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

  Presents proper techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution. Explore the important practices that determine successful negotiation in business. Other key elements discussed are: principles of conflict resolution including business policies, accepted business contracts, labor union contracts, pay raises, and starting salaries. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2015 - Organizational Behavior

  Introduces the behaviors of groups and individual members of organizations and how to influence their behavior. Emphasis is on the tools managers use to achieve organizational effectiveness. 
  3
• MAN-2024 - Leadership

  Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2026 - Principles of Management

  Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2030 - Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

  Examines the concept of ethical corporate responsibility and how an organization's resources, including individual employees and work groups of the corporation, identify and respond to social and ethical problems. Included in the course are topics of corporate ethics and social responsibility, how these concepts apply to business and management principles, and the individual corporate citizen's involvement with making ethical decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1060 - Customer Service

  Enables students to learn the relationship of self to customers, problem solve and understand the importance of communicating with customers. Specific emphasis is given to managing customer expectations by building customer rapport and creating positive outcomes. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

• MAN-1004 - Stress Management

  Defines stress in both positive and negative effects. A discussion on how it effects both employees and the workplace. Causes of stress are identified and methods for managing stress are researched and practiced. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1017 - Time Management

  Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2024 - Leadership

  Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1060 - Customer Service

  Enables students to learn the relationship of self to customers, problem solve and understand the importance of communicating with customers. Specific emphasis is given to managing customer expectations by building customer rapport and creating positive outcomes. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

Required courses: 

• MAN-1004 - Stress Management

  Defines stress in both positive and negative effects. A discussion on how it effects both employees and the workplace. Causes of stress are identified and methods for managing stress are researched and practiced. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1017 - Time Management

  Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2012 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

  Presents proper techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution. Explore the important practices that determine successful negotiation in business. Other key elements discussed are: principles of conflict resolution including business policies, accepted business contracts, labor union contracts, pay raises, and starting salaries. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2024 - Leadership

  Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2030 - Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

  Examines the concept of ethical corporate responsibility and how an organization's resources, including individual employees and work groups of the corporation, identify and respond to social and ethical problems. Included in the course are topics of corporate ethics and social responsibility, how these concepts apply to business and management principles, and the individual corporate citizen's involvement with making ethical decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1060 - Customer Service

  Enables students to learn the relationship of self to customers, problem solve and understand the importance of communicating with customers. Specific emphasis is given to managing customer expectations by building customer rapport and creating positive outcomes. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Select two courses from the list below, totaling six (6) credits.

• COM-1250 - Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3

  Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1016 - Principles of Supervision

  Defines supervision, examines the functions of a supervisor, explains the necessary skills for successful supervision, relates supervision with human resources, and discusses supervisory challenges. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-2035 - Consumer Behavior

  Explores the variables that affect consumer behavior in the marketplace and the implications of this knowledge for marketing decisions and strategies. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAT-1160 - Financial Mathematics

  Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

• REE-2001 - Real Estate Brokers I

  Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 2002 - Real Estate Brokers II, to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers' license. This course includes Real Estate Law and Practice, practical applications, and Current Legal Issues. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  6
• REE-2002 - Real Estate Brokers II

  Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 2001 - Real Estate Brokers I, to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers' license. This course includes Colorado Contracts and Regulations, Closings, and Recordkeeping and Trust Accounts. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  6

Certificate Requirements

• BUS-2017 - Business Communications & Report Writing

  Emphasizes effective business writing and cover letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. This course includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• CIS-1018 - Intro to PC Applications

  This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2000 - Human Resource Management I

  Provides an overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics covered include job analysis and design, talent acquisition and retention, planning and recruiting human resources, selecting employees, job placement, employee training and performance management, selecting employees, compensation and benefits, and retaining employees. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2025 - Managerial Finance

  Examines the concepts and techniques used to analyze financial accounting information for managerial planning, decision-making, and control. Additionally, the course discusses decision-making relating to the areas of budgets, forecasts, cost volume production, Return on Investment (ROI) and financial statements. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1012 or ACC 1022 with a grade of "C" or better.
  3
• MAN-2026 - Principles of Management

  Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1017 - Principles of Retailing

  Presents the basic principles and techniques of retailing, multi-channel retailing, retail market strategy, planning merchandise assortments and buying systems, merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service through a variety of retail operations. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-2016 - Principles of Marketing

  Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

Required courses: 

• ACC-1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

  Focuses on financial accounting concepts prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial information for external partners, the accounting cycle process, basic terminology, transaction analysis, internal control systems, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• BUS-1015 - Introduction to Business

  Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• BUS-2016 - Legal Environment of Business

  Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is given to economic regulation, social regulation, labor-management issues, environmental issues, and contract fundamentals. This course analyzes the role of law in social, political, and economic change business environments. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-2016 - Small Business Management

  Examines the elements necessary for the successful formation of a new small business and to enhance the skills of those already involved in the operation of a small business. This course includes the development of a complete small business plan. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2026 - Principles of Management

  Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Select one of the following:

• CIS-1018 - Intro to PC Applications

  This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• CIS-1055 - Complete Spreadsheets: (Software Package)

  Introduces basic to advanced features of spreadsheet software to design and create accurate, professional worksheets for use in business and industry. The course includes entering data, creating formulas, professional formatting, creating charts, creating, sorting and filtering tables, creating and using templates, applying built-in functions, creating pivot tables, applying "what-if analysis" with data tables, creating macros, and using solver features. Course is repeatable for credit under different titles.
  3

Select two courses from the following: 

• ACC-1038 - Payroll and Sales Tax

  Introduces laws pertaining to payroll and sales taxes including record keeping rules; preparation of various federal, state and local forms for reporting payroll and sales taxes; and computerized payroll procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ACC 1001, ACC 1011, or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. May be taken concurrently.
  3
• BUS-1020 - Introduction to E-Commerce

  Provides an introduction to electronic commerce and the business trends in the dynamic e-commerce environment. This course covers the definition of e-commerce, technology and software requirements, security issues, electronic payment and marketing strategies. This course focuses on what to expect in business-to consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce markets when creating an e-business. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• BUS-2017 - Business Communications & Report Writing

  Emphasizes effective business writing and cover letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. This course includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2000 - Human Resource Management I

  Provides an overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics covered include job analysis and design, talent acquisition and retention, planning and recruiting human resources, selecting employees, job placement, employee training and performance management, selecting employees, compensation and benefits, and retaining employees. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-1011 - Principles of Sales

  Addresses ethical sales techniques, the role of selling, and the marketing process. Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying and selling process and sales techniques. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-2016 - Principles of Marketing

  Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-2020 - Principles of Advertising

  Examines the principles and practices of advertising and its relationship to business in the promotion of a business or organization. Areas of major emphasis include advertising principles, strategies, media, copy, and ethical considerations. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAR-2055 - Digital Marketing

  Explores the digital marketing environment from both a consumer and business perspective. This course provides an overview of various online business models and delves into digital advertising and social media marketing techniques and technologies. This course applies research and strategic marketing techniques in the digital marketplace to improve customer relationship management. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAT-1160 - Financial Mathematics

  Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3

Certificate Requirements

• MAN-1016 - Principles of Supervision

  Defines supervision, examines the functions of a supervisor, explains the necessary skills for successful supervision, relates supervision with human resources, and discusses supervisory challenges. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-1025 - Team Building

  Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  1
• MAN-1028 - Human Relations in Organizations

  Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2000 - Human Resource Management I

  Provides an overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics covered include job analysis and design, talent acquisition and retention, planning and recruiting human resources, selecting employees, job placement, employee training and performance management, selecting employees, compensation and benefits, and retaining employees. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2024 - Leadership

  Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3
• MAN-2030 - Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

  Examines the concept of ethical corporate responsibility and how an organization's resources, including individual employees and work groups of the corporation, identify and respond to social and ethical problems. Included in the course are topics of corporate ethics and social responsibility, how these concepts apply to business and management principles, and the individual corporate citizen's involvement with making ethical decisions. Course is not repeatable for credit.
  3