Business: General Certificate

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(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)

Award: Certificate

Length: Thirty-three credit hour program

Purpose: The certificate of general business is designed to prepare students for employment in business and to upgrade skills for individuals already employed in business professions.

Occupational Objectives: The following occupational titles represent examples of possible employment opportunities:

Bank Teller
Retail Sales
Bookkeeper
Office Manager
Small Business Manager
Assistant Store Manager
Assistant Department Head

Program Description: The program includes courses in business, math, and writing. The program provides students real-world business tools necessary for success, either in running their own firm or in leading workers.

Southside Virginia Community College fully supports Tech Prep linkages with high schools. College programs are designed to provide a seamless transition between high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering programs.

Contact For More Information:

Diane Henderson 434-736-2037

Tom Scales 434-949-1087

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Required Courses

First Semester

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit(s)
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credit(s)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credit(s)
MTH 132 - Business Mathematics 3 credit(s)
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credit(s)
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ITE 115 )

Total Credits: 17

Second Semester

BUS 200 - Principles of Management 3 credit(s)
BUS 236 - Communication in Management 3 credit(s)
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ECO 202 )
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 credit(s)
ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I 3 credit(s)

Total Credits: 16

Total Credits for Certificate: 33

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