The Career Essentials for the Business World Certificate is an applied program that will provide the essential tools needed for students to be successful in their current and future careers. This certificate builds knowledge, skills and confidence for students to find a rewarding job, advance in a career, and increase their overall success in the business world.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| BUSAD 600 | Empowering Yourself in Pursuit of a Career in the Business World | 0 |
| BUSAD 601 | Essential Writing Skills for Employment in the Business World | 0 |
| BUSAD 602 | Interview Skills for the Business World | 0 |
| BUSAD 603 | Understanding the Hidden Job Market in the Business World | 0 |
| BUSAD 604 | Starting Work and Staying Employed in the Business World | 0 |
| Total Hours | 96-108 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe the techniques needed to improve career readiness and to secure a job in the business setting.
- Understand the job search process.
- Recognize the qualities, skills, and abilities of the candidates applying for jobs within the business world.
- Create a professional resume, cover letter, and other resources needed for a successful job search.
- Describe how to communicate and work cooperatively with individuals in the workplace.
- Develop employability skills such as working on a team, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Describe how to to respect individual uniqueness in the workplace through diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Explain how the changing workplace requires lifelong learning and acquiring new skills.