Business Certificate

Total certificate hours: 16

Today’s business support person performs the functions of a coordinator of various activities in many business organizations. These responsibilities, coupled with sophisticated technologies, offer a greater challenge than ever before, along with many rewards. The one-year Business Certificate provides students with basic knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position.

As a result of completing the Business Certificate Program at Lamar Community College, students will be able to:
1. Engage in activities that enhance professional development.

2. Cultivate leadership capabilities and teamwork skills necessary for effective collaboration.

Required Courses: (13 credits)

BUS 1016 - Personal Finance Credits: 3(3-0)
OR
ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 4(3-1)
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3(3-0)
BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing Credits: 3(3-0)
COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credits: 3(3-0)
PHI 2005 - Business Ethics: GT-AH3 Credits: 3(3-0)
OR
BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3(3-0)
OR
MAN 2024 - Leadership Credits: 3 (3-0)

Elective Courses (3 credits)

MAN 2041 - Project Management in Organizations Credits: 3(3-0)
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)