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"...Everything is business."
A business degree or certificate can help you develop skills for a successful career. But that's not the only reason to take business classes. A business background allows you to succeed in whatever you're passionate about. Business skills are needed in non-profits; owning your own business or working for start-ups and established companies. Whether you're an artist, gig worker, counselor - everyone needs to understand business.
In as little as one year you can gain skills, such as a general understanding of business, management, finance, accounting, operations, sales, marketing, business law, effective communication, and in starting your very own business!
Want choices? Our business program offers three degrees and three certificates which can lead to a career with strong forecasted job growth with great income potential, and also prepare you to transfer to a four-year university.
Our new Business Lab has started in Fall 2024! This is a uniquely structured cohort program. You’ll spend two years with the same fellow business majors. You’ll be pre-registered for courses so no more worrying about waitlists or not getting the course you need! The program follows a carefully structured schedule, allowing you to focus on one course at a time, instead of a full-time load of five courses. Each course is only 4-8 weeks long
Check out our "Why Business" page to understand the benefits of our program, how to choose a degree or certificate, and then how to get down to business!!!
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Fall 2025 Business Courses
A business degree or certificate will help you develop skills for a successful career in ANY industry. This Fall, grow your business knowledge with flexible classes taught by real business experts.
8-Week, In-Person Classes Start August 25 | View Flyer
Fall 2025 Business Courses
A business degree or certificate will help you develop skills for a successful career in ANY industry. This Fall, grow your business knowledge with flexible classes taught by real business experts.
8-Week, In-Person Classes Start August 25 | View Flyer
Business Statistics
BUS 9
Learn about data collection and presentation including measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, regression correlation, index numbers, time series analysis, and forecasting.
Human Relations & Resources
BUS 67
Apply the principles of motivation, leadership fundamentals, quality improvement, communication, cultural awareness, and organizational structure as they pertain to Human Resources.
Marketing Principles
BUS 82 / BUS 482*
Analyze marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and placement) and marketing strategies as they pertain to business operations. Study marketing research, target market analysis, consumer behavior, and promotional campaigns.
Start & Operate an E-Commerce Business
BUS 89 / BUS 489*
Create a professional business presence online, including start-up capital, expenses and cash flow, legal steps to formation, Amazon and other online sales platforms, online marketing, and business planning frameworks for an e-commerce business.
*If you don't need to earn college credit, you can take this class for FREE by registering for the NONCREDIT version of this class. Learn more about noncredit classes and certificates.