The Modesto Junior College (MJC) Business Department offers a selection of comprehensive courses in the areas of Business Administration, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Management, Business Operations, International Business, Marketing, and Supervisory Management. Courses are designed to provide students with relevant, marketable job skills attain Associate Degrees or prepare for Transfer to a University.
The Accounting: Entry-Level Bookkeeper Certificate provides fundamental occupational training and preparation for entry-level accounting clerk/bookkeeper positions. If you wish to pursue professional certification (i.e., Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant), you should plan to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting (see Business Administration AS-T).
The Accounting: Full-Charge Bookkeeper Certificate provides advanced occupational training in accounting. The program provides a strong background in financial and computerized accounting along with spreadsheet skills. If you wish to pursue professional certification (i.e., Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant), you should plan to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting (see Business Administration AS-T).
The Entrepreneurship Certificate at Modesto Junior College provides a foundation for students from various majors and/or disciplines to launch a business or enhance an existing business. The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with applied learning opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to become selfemployed business owners. The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement program is designed to dovetail with an individual’s chosen major and develop the ability to make informed decisions as a future business owner. Courses include Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Business, and two business electives, chosen based on area of student interest.
The Human Resources program is designed to deliver relevant skills for today's business workplace. This skills builder program provides: 1) skills enhancement for students in the business workforce; 2) a pathway for students to explore the Human Resources field; and 3) a specific business concentration for students who desire to transfer with an AS-T or AS in Business Administration. Courses cover Human Resource principles and practices of management and planning, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employer/employee relations, and legal requirements in the field.
The International Business Certificate of Achievement is designed for students seeking an entrepreneurial or organizational career in global commerce. It may be obtained as an individual certificate or incorporated into other appropriate majors. Courses are designed to provide an essential understanding of both domestic and international business practices. Economic and cultural and ethical considerations are addressed in relation to business of all sizes and types.
The Retail Management Certificate Program is designed for individuals who are interested in exploring the Retail field or are currently employed in the retail industry and seek advancement into a managerial position in that field. Course work includes: management, written and oral business communication, financial analysis, marketing, human relations and resource management, leadership, computer applications and retail management. The Retail Management Certificate is available to all students; however, individuals who are currently employed by a participating WAFC (Western Association of Food Chains) Retailer/Wholesaler are also eligible to receive a WAFC Retail Management Certificate from their employer. These students should contact the HR department of their employer and/or visit www.retailmanagementcertificate.com for further details.
The Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management is designed to prepare students for supervisory management responsibilities at the operating level in for profit and nonprofit organizations. It also provides business owners, managers, and other supervisory personnel the opportunity to further develop management and leadership skills.
The Accounting program is an intensive study of accounting theory as it applies to contemporary business environment. Accounting is a vital element of business success. Accountants record business operations and, after analyzing company performance, make recommendations to increase efficiencies and overall company success. Beginning courses concentrate on recording, classifying, and reporting financial information resulting from business transactions. The student then learns the financial structure of business and analysis of financial information for management decision making. Double entry accounting, ledger and journal techniques and accounting cycles are emphasized. The use of computers in accounting is also an integral part of the program. Courses are offered during day and evening hours with some classes taught in a hybrid or fully online format to accommodate student schedules. Degrees and Certificates are awarded to students in recognition of completion of specified requirements, which indicate proficiency. All Required Courses must be passed with a "C" grade or better. Interested students should consult Business Administration faculty advisors.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Business Administration degree is intended for students who plan to transfer to a University of California (UC) campus or other four year college outside of the California State University (CSU) system. This degree includes lower division coursework required for transfer and provides students with foundational insight into the complexities of the contemporary business environment. Coursework in the areas of accounting, business law, and economics will equip students to recognize and analyze business, financial, and ethical issues in order to make informed decisions. Students seeking transfer to a CSU campus should refer to the Associate in Science Transfer (A.S.-T.) degree. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at a California State University (CSU) campus. This degree includes lower division coursework required for transfer and provides students with foundational insight into the complexities of the contemporary business environment. Coursework in the areas of accounting, business law, and economics will equip students to recognize and analyze business, financial, and ethical issues in order to make informed decisions. Students who transfer to a CSU campus will be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in areas such as accounting, finance, general business, computer information systems, human resources management, international business, entrepreneurship, operations management, and marketing. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
The Business Operations major is designed for those students seeking an A.S. degree in management and/or marketing activities of organizations. The major offers two separate tracks for those students wishing to specialize in either area. The Management track in Business Operations will prepare students for careers in both profit and nonprofit organizations. The basic functions of management are applied in organizations of all sizes and types. These functions include planning, organization, directing, and controlling. Students will learn the theory and techniques of problem solving, communication, motivation, and quality performance. The AS in Business Operations Management will prepare students for careers in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The basic functions of management are applied in organizations of all sizes and types. These functions include planning, organization, directing, and controlling. Students will learn the theory and techniques of problem solving, communication, motivation, quality performance, as well as ethical issues faced by managers.
The Associate in Science degree in Marketing is designed to prepare students to enter the business world in the dynamic field of marketing. Students will learn the central role marketing plays in public and private organizations, with emphasis placed on how goods, services, and ideas are developed, priced, promoted, and distributed. All students will attain communication and computer skills essential for success in the business marketing environment. Students are encouraged to select elective courses to enhance skills based on specific career interests.
