Jul 01, 2025  
College Catalog 2025-2026 
    
College Catalog 2025-2026

Management and Leadership Certificate


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Academic Plan: ENRMLC01
Certificate of Completion: 16 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter

Learn to start and run a small business with skills in management, accounting, marketing, and leadership. In this program, you will develop a comprehensive business plan. 

You can choose the Entrepreneurship certificate (3 quarters) or associate degree options (6 quarters). Two short certificates are designed for professionals who want training in leadership or marketing. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

  • Create a comprehensive business plan. 

  • Choose responsible marketing strategies to attract and retain customers. 

  • Explain the impact of different management and leadership styles on a company’s effectiveness. 

  • Make fair business decisions that follow the law, improve productivity, and increase profits. 

  • Use financial tools to project, track, and manage costs and revenues. 

Program Requirements


Below is the course sequence for students who enter in fall  quarter. The course sequence for other entry points may vary

GPA Requirements


  • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum grade for each course: 1.0

*Note: Clinical & Field-Based Experience courses require a Credit (CR) grade. 

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