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Business Operations Generalist Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 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 [www.dcccd.edu/BusAdmin] 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: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
POFT 1321 – Business Math
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles
ELECTIVE – Any ONE three-credit or four-credit hour course*.
BUSG 1380 – Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General This is the capstone course for this award.
*Elective must be selected from any industry-aligned certification course from the following: ACNT 1311, BMGT 1309, ITSW 1407, ITSW 1307 POFI 1349 or POFI 2301
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
- 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.
- Apply for Business Operations Generalist Certificate.
Total Hours: 18-19
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
This Guided Pathway reflects Spring 2023 revisions.