Business Administration Certificate (BUC)

This program offers a broad array of courses, exposing students to the skills and knowledge needed for a business career. It is a great option for those who have a limited amount of time to attain an education, would like a background in business, or would like to explore business before pursing a degree in it.

Campus/format: This program can be completed during the day or evening at the Gardner or Leominster Campus.

Helpful hints: More advanced CIS, BSS, or MAT selections may be substituted on approval of the student's adviser.

Students must spend additional time outside of class completing assignments. It is not advisable for full-time students to work full-time. Day and evening courses are offered.

Transfer options: Some courses in this program may be applied to MWCC’s Business Administration Career Degree and the Business Administration Transfer Degree. Consult with your academic advisor.

Special requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Career options: Graduates can pursue entry-level positions in business. Those who continue their education can pursue higher-level careers.

Earning potential: Varies according to industry and education level.

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Program Competencies

Upon graduation from these programs students shall have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Identify basic principles utilized in the business world today.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic principles including skills necessary to read, create, and understand graphical information.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the “marketing concept” and its application by profit-seeking firms of this decade.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how monetary and fiscal policies are used to stabilize or stimulate the U.S. economy.
5. Use the latest computer and electronic technology in both personal lives and professional careers.
6. Analyze economic events necessary for recording accounting transactions that result in accurately-prepared financial statements.
7. Apply basic management principles skills in order to obtain employment in fields related to training such that job performance will satisfactorily provide employers in the area with skills needed to meet current labor market trends.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation.

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
2. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
3. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.
4. Manipulate small items such as a mouse or keyboard.
5. Read data from a computer screen.
6. Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.