Business Administration Certificate (C25120)

Mariah Clark

Faculty, Business Administration

clarkm6539@rockinghamcc.edu
336-342-4261 | Ex: 2284

Associate in Applied Science

Certificate

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This certificate program is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Upon successful completion graduates will be provided a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Courses within the certificate may be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Students will be provided a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded a certificate. Courses within the pathway may be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester		Class	Lab	Credit
ACC 120	Principles of Financial Accounting	3	2	4
BUS 115	Business Law I	3	0	3
		6	2	7
Spring Semester
BUS 110	Introduction to Business	3	0	3
BUS 139	Entrepreneurship I	3	0	3
		6	0	6
TOTAL CREDITS:				13

Employment Outlook

Employment of property, real estate, community association and food service managers is projected to show little or no change from 2019 to 2029. Job opportunities should be best for those with a college degree in business administration or real estate and for those who obtain professional credentials.

General Education Outcomes

Rockingham Community College has three general education outcomes:

Communication: Students will communicate using the conventions appropriate for the intended academic or professional audience.

Information Literacy: Students will locate, evaluate, and use appropriate information for academic and professional tasks.

Critical Thinking: Students will analyze information and ideas and develop reasoned solutions to academic or professional problems.

Outcome Pass Rate by Year	2016/17	2017/18	2018/19	2019/20	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	2023/24
Communication	45%	66%	36%	61%	48%	71%	76%	70%
Information Literacy	87%	65%	61%	65%	73%	59%	70%	44%
Critical Thinking	51%	52%	41%	51%	57%	62%	75%	42%

Pass Rates by Year

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Mariah Clark

Faculty, Business Administration

Associate in Applied Science

Certificate

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