Choose one of the following:

• BUS 1105 - Individual/Corporate Income Tax Credits: 3
• BUS 1143 - Decision Making Using Excel Credits: 3

Program Goals

By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills involved with various aspects of business ownership;
2. Investigate state and federal regulatory requirements for specific industries;
3. Effectively evaluate ethical decision making that involves financial statements and analyze the feasibility of an entrepreneurial idea;
4. Produce and communicate a developed business plan of your ideal business venture; and
5. Develop and produce an effective marketing plan that addresses our diverse society.

Completion Requirements

• A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
• All computer courses must be completed within the last four years.
• All accounting courses must be completed within the last seven years.
• All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
• To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
• The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

1st Year