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 Certificate of Achievement in Management is designed to prepare students for management roles within for-profit and non-profit organizations. The fundamental functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are emphasized as students learn to efficiently and effectively manage people and processes within small, mid-size, and large companies. Students will study and apply the theory and techniques of problem-solving, communication, leadership, teamwork, quality performance, ethics, and social responsibility to real-world business scenarios.
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 of Science (AS) in Business degree is designed to equip students with the business knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce or advance in their careers. This degree provides students with foundational insight into the complexities of the contemporary business environment. Coursework in the areas of accounting, business law, and economics, along with electives in relevant disciplines, will equip students to recognize and analyze business, financial, and ethical issues to make informed decisions. Students seeking transfer to a four-year college or university should refer to the Associate of Science in Business Administration for Transfer (AS-T) 2.0 degree. Formerly listed as Business Administration.
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 Associate of Science (AS) in Management degree is designed to prepare students for management roles within for-profit and non-profit organizations. The fundamental functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are emphasized as students learn to efficiently and effectively manage people and processes within small, mid-size, and large companies. Students will study and apply the theory and techniques of problem-solving, communication, leadership, teamwork, quality performance, ethics, and social responsibility to real-world business scenarios.
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.
