For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Administration webpage 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 Specialist 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 Specialist Certificate focuses on developing specialized 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, customer service, and technology crucial to business operations. Students will hone essential business skills and select electives enabling both a business focus and the ability to earn an industry-aligned certification. Participation in cooperative learning experiences will broaden understanding and provide essential experiences gained in the work environment. Courses that complete the Business Operations Specialist Certificate and the Business Operations Generalist Certificate (OG) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
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: 30-31 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
POFT 1301 – Business English (Course also applies to OG)
POFT 1321 – Business Math (Course also applies to OG)
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I (Course also applies to OG)
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles (Course also applies to OG)
ACNT 1303 – Introduction to Accounting I (Course also applies to OG)
BUSG 1380 – Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General (Course also applies to OG)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Apply for the Business Operations Generalist Certificate.
- 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 your success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 2
MRKG 1301 – Customer Relationship Management
ELECTIVE – Any ONE three-credit hour ACCT, ACNT, BUSI, BMGT, BUSG, IBUS, BNKG, ECON, POFI, POFT, RELE, HRPO, CMDR or MRKG course.
ELECTIVE – Any ONE three-credit or four-credit hour course must be selected from the following courses: ACNT 1311, BMGT 1309, ITSW 1407, POFI 1349, POFI 2301.
BUSG 1381 – Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a faculty or your 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 Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 12-13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 30-31 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS