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Business Operations Generalist Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Administration webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Business Operations Generalist Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The Business Operations Generalist Certificate focuses on developing general core foundation skills and abilities critical to working within business organizational environments. This certificate includes understanding and applying essential knowledge from areas including accounting, business, and technology crucial to business operations. Students will hone essential business skills and participate in a cooperative learning experience to broaden their understanding of the work environment. Courses that complete the Business Operations Generalist Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards but must meet course prerequisites.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1                                                                                

POFT 1301 – Business English

POFT 1321 – Business Math

POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles

ACNT 1303 – Introduction to Accounting I

BUSG 1380 – Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General This is the capstone course for this award.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
  3. Meet with a faculty or your success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
  4. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
  5. Apply for Business Operations Generalist Certificate.

      Total Hours: 18​

PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 23, 2025