The Business Associate of Applied Science degree includes three progressive certificates and two areas of concentration:
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Management
Concentration Areas
SPECIALIZED BUSINESS CERTIFICATES
In addition we offer Specialized Business Certificates in:
- Global Transportation and Secure Logistics
- Human Resource Specialist
- General Warehouse Clerk
- Manufacturing Leadership Management
- Retail Leadership Development
- Supervision and Management
- Tribal enterprise and Gaming Management (Corporate Ed training only)
While these certificates are not areas of concentration, they may be applied to satisfy requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Business.
Global Transportation and Secure Logistics Certificate (21 credits)
Designed to provide a big picture perspective of the transportation and logistics industry and the international aspects of logistics and technology needed to make the transportation of goods more efficient.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| LOG 102 | Transportation and Distribution | 5 |
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| LOG 104 | Applied Warehousing & Inventory Management | 5 |
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| LOG 110 | International Logistics | 3 |
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| LOG 112 | Importing and Exporting | 3 |
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| BUS 250 | Introduction to Global Business | 5 |
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Human Resource Specialist Certificate (20 credits)
Designed for students preparing for a career in a Human Resources department. This certificate is for individuals who are in the workforce and are returning to school to enhance their skills.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| ACCT 145 | Payroll and Business Taxes | 5 |
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| BUS 102 | Customer Service | 2 |
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| BUS 163 | Management Principles and Organizational Systems | 5 |
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| BUS 164 | Leadership and Human Relations | 5 |
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| BUS 165 | Personnel Management | 3 |
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General Warehouse Clerk Certificate (12 credits)
Instruction is offered in the following areas: global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operations, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork, and workplace behavior to solve problems using computers. Equivalents of BUS 102 (Customer Service) and CU 91 (Keyboarding) are prerequisites to the certificate.
This certificate is also offered as an I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) program and is intended to prepare individuals with skills for entry-level warehouse administration and operations. For more information about the I-BEST program, students should call Rebecca Jayasundara at 253.566.5229 or email rjayasundara@tacomacc.edu| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| CU 100 | Introduction to Practical Computing | 2 |
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| CU 102 | Word I | 2 |
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| HD 101 | Student Success Seminar | 3 |
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| LOG 104 | Applied Warehousing & Inventory Management | 5 |
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THE BUSINESS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH CORPORATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN OFFERING THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THESE CERTIFICATES CALL 253.566.5020 OR VISIT WWW.TACOMACC.EDU/CONTINUINGEDUCATION.
Manufacturing Leadership Management Certificate (8 credits)
This certificate is intended to prepare individuals for leadership in the manufacturing industry.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| BUS 120 | Teamwork Essentials | 2 |
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| BUS 121 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 2 |
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| BUS 122 | Continuous Improvement | 2 |
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| IT 230 | Introduction to Project Management | 2 |
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Retail Leadership Development Certificate (18 credits)
The retail Leadership Development certificate is a specialized certificate designed for employees currently in the grocery or retail industries to increase job skills and/or prepare for assistant manager career paths.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| BUS 102 | Customer Service | 2 |
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| BUS 164 | Leadership and Human Relations | 5 |
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| BUS 245 | Retail Management | 5 |
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| BUS 280 | Career Readiness Skills | 1 |
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| BUS 290 | Work Internship | 5 |
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Supervision and Management Certificate (15 credits)
Prepares students to guide others in a work, professional or personal context.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| SMG 101 | Supervisor Survival Skills | 3 |
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| SMG 120 | Supervising the Problem Employee | 3 |
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| SMG 201 | Management Communications | 3 |
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| SMG 261 | Dynamics of Leadership | 3 |
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| SMG 264 | Motivation and Productivity | 3 |
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Tribal Enterprise and Gaming Management Certificate Concentration (Corporate Education training only) (14 credits)
Prepares students for entry-level management positions with tribal enterprises and casino operations.| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| TEGM 110 | Casino and Enterprise Finance Essentials | 2 |
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| TEGM 163 | Supervisory Essentials & Front Line Leadership | 2 |
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| TEGM 165 | Casino HR & Personnel Management | 2 |
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| TEGM 200 | Casino Regulations Compliance & Game Protection | 2 |
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| TEGM 240 | Casino Hospitality & Guest Service | 2 |
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| TEGM 292 | Enterprise Operations | 2 |
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| TEGM 293 | Casino Game Management | 2 |
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