The Foundations of Business and Financial Literacy Certificate offers students a comprehensive introduction to essential business concepts, financial accounting, and taxation. This program emphasizes practical skills in managing personal and business finances, understanding tax systems, and utilizing computer applications in a business setting. By completing this certificate, students will gain valuable knowledge in financial planning, business operations, and the preparation of individual and business taxes. This program is ideal for students seeking to build a strong foundation for entry-level roles in business and finance or to enhance their academic qualifications for further study.
Courses in this program
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| ACC-120 | 4 | ||
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This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
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| ACC-129 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of individual tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms. |
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| CIS-110 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include the identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. Microsoft Office will be used in this course; this includes Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. |
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| Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Link to course details |
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| ACC-130 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the relevant laws governing business and fiduciary income taxes. Topics include tax law relating to business organizations, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of business tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various business tax forms. |
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| BUS-110 | 3 | ||
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This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
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The Foundations of Business and Financial Literacy Certificate is offered in a 100% online format. Distance learning allows the certificate to be completed around the student’s personal schedule without the need to travel to a physical location.