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 Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement (CA) and Graduate Certificate of Achievement (GCA) programs provide students an opportunity to develop and practice the skills that are vital to success in the world of business. These certificate programs are designed for individuals seeking skills to enhance their present careers or to pursue new ones. Students planning to pursue a full degree program sometime in the future will benefit from this short term program. By focusing on professional areas, this program is a convenient and intensive way for busy professionals to remain current and develop new skills.

The Certificate of Achievement (CA) and Graduate Certificate of Achievement (GCA) programs offer specific training in a particular area or discipline. It is ideal for students who are not prepared for a full degree program. This short program requires completing a minimum of three 3 semester unit courses (9 units) in a particular concentration or area of study. Students completing the requirements receive a Certificate of Achievement (CA) and Graduate Certificate of Achievement (GCA) programs designation on their transcripts. Students can also note their area of concentration on their resume.

Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through residential instruction and/or distance learning methodologies.


Program Goals

The Certificate of Achievement and Graduate Certificate of Achievement programs will allow students to:

  • Develop specific business skill sets in area of concentration study;
  • Stay abreast of the developments which are continuously taking place in area of concentration study and how to rationally apply and utilize them;
  • Gain attitudes of openness to change and of excellence of performance in the student; and
  • Keep developing themselves professionally.
 Graduation Requirements
  • Student must complete 6 semester units of prescribed curriculum. One semester unit is equivalent to 15 contact hours or the equivalent in accelerated or distance learning terms.
  • Satisfactory completion of all undergraduate/graduate course work with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0/2.5 on a 4.0 scale, respectively.
  • Satisfactory Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

 

Areas of Study
  • Finance
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing

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