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The Business Associate of Applied Science degree includes three progressive certificates:

Customer Service
Marketing
Retail Management

In addition we offer Specialized Business Certificates in:

Entrepreneurship
Supervision and Management
Human Resource Specialist
Global Business

The Business program's specialized certificates are designed for individuals who are currently in the workforce and are returning to school to enhance or update their skills in business and management occupations. The certificate curriculum can be applied toward completion of an Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Business.

**Entrepreneurship Certificate (28 credits)**
Designed for individuals seeking to start new businesses or identify new business opportunities.
Course #	Course Title	Credits
ACCT 110	Practical Accounting I	5
BUS 102	Customer Service	2
BUS 165	Personnel Management	3
BUS 240	Marketing and Business Development	5
BUS 260	Small Business Entrepreneurship	5
IT 258	E-Business and Commerce	3
LOG 103	Warehousing and Inventory Management	5

**Supervision and Management Certificate (17 credits)**
Designed for individuals seeking to guide others in a work, professional or personal context.
Course #	Course Title	Credits
BUS 102	Customer Service	2
BUS 163	Management Principles and Organizational Systems	5
BUS 164	Leadership and Human Relations	5
BUS 165	Personnel Management	3
IT 230	Introduction to Project Management	2

**Human Resource Specialist Certificate (20 credits)**
Designed for individuals preparing for a career in a Human Resources Department.
Course #	Course Title	Credits
ACCT 145	Payroll and Business Taxes	5
BUS 102	Customer Service	2
BUS 163	Management Principles and Organizational Systems	5
BUS 164	Leadership and Human Relations	5
BUS 165	Personnel Management	3

**Global Business Certificate (16 credits)**
Designed for individuals seeking to bring a global perspective to their career.
Course #	Course Title	Credits
BUS 240	Marketing and Business Development	5
BUS 250	Introduction to Global Business	5
LOG 110	International Logistics	3
LOG 112	Importing and Exporting	3

For more information contact:

Annalee Rothenberg
Program Chair
253.566.5181
arothenberg@tacomacc.edu