General Business

This certificate is designed for students who are interested in a broad knowledge of business. Students completing this certificate are interested in working in a medium or large business environment.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to examine the key functions of business including finance, management, human resources, and marketing from respective courses; integrate knowledge from various business disciplines to develop strategic solutions for complex business problems and scenarios; and develop interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary for effective collaboration in diverse business settings.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUSAD 106	Written Business Communications	3
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
CS/IS 100 or CS/IS 101 or CABOT 260	Computer Concepts or Introduction to Computer and Information Systems or Beginning  Microsoft Office Applications	3 or 5 or 4
BUSAD 110	Human Relations in Business	3
BUSAD 120	Business Law I	3
BUSAD 131	Introduction to Finance	3
BUSAD 141	Introduction to Management	3
BUSAD 162	Principles of Marketing	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		17-19

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.