Feb 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

Business - Basic Certificate


Schoolcraft program code #1YC.00002

The basic business program introduces students to accounting, economics and the basics of business. Completion of the program positions the student for pursuit of an associate degree or for transition into the business community.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion.

Program Outcomes

  • Interpret key business financial reports and relevant ratios
  • Apply business ethics and social responsibility to business practices
  • Demonstrate the effective management of human capital
  • Assess internal and external legal implications of business decisions
  • Transform domestic business understanding into applications for addressing the global marketplace

Related Program Opportunities

See Additional Business Programs  

Career Information

Explore career choices, wages, job opportunities and more: Career Coach - Business - Basic Certificate

Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses


First Year


Mathematics: Credits 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics  course

Humanities: Credits 1-4

Select General Education Humanities  course

Total Credits: 13-18

Social Science: Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science  course

Total Credits: 14-15

Spring Session


Total Credits: 3

Program Total: 30-36 Credits