Business Management

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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management – AA Degree or Cert. of Achievement
Entrepreneurship Essentials - Cert. of Specialization
Entrepreneurship For Artists - Cert. of Specialization
Entrepreneurship For Computer Networking & Security Consulting -  Cert. of Specialization

Logistics/Supply Chain Management – AA Degree or Cert. of Achievement

Retail Management – AA Degree
Retail Management - Cert. of Achievement

• Retail Management - Essentials – Cert. of Specialization
• Retail Management - Advanced – Cert. of Specialization

Project Management – Cert. of Accomplishment
Project Management Essentials - Cert. of Specialization

Home Business – Cert. of Specialization
Business Plan – Cert. of Specialization

Why Business Management with Coastline?

The staff and faculty at Coastline College are invested in students’ growth the same way a business wants to raise its bottom line. Need online courses to fit school into an already busy schedule? Want access to quality professors while keeping a close eye on cash flow? Look no further. Envision your future career and strategize a path to graduation as the CEO of your education with Coastline.

Coastline College graduates with business degrees or certificates have gone on to become General Managers, Operations Managers, Sales Managers, and Administrative Services Managers.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_SMBO or 3_CL_MSSB

The small business sector is one of the fastest growing in the nation's economy. With an ever-increasing number of adults today self-employed, many people either work for a small business or plan to start one of their own. Coastline's entrepreneurship program can help prospective entrepreneurs launch new ventures or, if you are an entrepreneur who already has your business established, you can strengthen your managerial and business skills to grow your business.

You will learn the fundamentals of starting and operating your own business. The program includes basic business skills as well as specific courses in starting and managing a business. Course work covers evaluating a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, planning advertising and sales promotions, marketing a product or service, and managing the finances for the entrepreneurial company.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C150	Introduction to Marketing	3.0
  BUS C170	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance	3.0
  BUS C180	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan	3.0
  BUS C222	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management	3.0
  Subtotal		12.0

  Elective Courses

  Select one course from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  MS C100	Business Organization and Management	3.0
  MS C102	Human Relations in Business	3.0
  MS C104	Human Resource Management	3.0
  Subtotal		3.0

  Select two courses from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C116	ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners	3.0
  BUS C100	Introduction to Business	3.0
  BUS C110	Business Law/Legal Environment of Business	3.0
  BUS C120	Personal Finance	3.0
  BUS C130	E-Commerce: Strategic Thinking and Management	3.0
  Subtotal		6.0
  Total for Certificate		21.0
  Total for Degree		60.0

Entrepreneurship Essentials

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTESS

The Entrepreneurship Essentials program provides students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity. It focuses on understand the theory and practice of managing a business, including knowledge of finance, operations, planning, decision making and the application leadership and managerial skills in various organizational environments.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social responsibility in today's multicultural, team-oriented, and rapidly changing global environment.
  • Effectively communicate solutions to business issues, using appropriate language and tools, demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C112	Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship	3.0
  BUS C170	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance	3.0
  BUS C222	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management	3.0
  Total for Certificate		9.0

Entrepreneurship For Artists

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTART

The Entrepreneurship for Artists program is to provide students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity in the Arts. This may include but is not limited to operating galleries, museums or theaters as well as providing services as an illustrator, graphic designer, set designer, studio artist, etc.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social responsibility in today's multicultural, team-oriented, and rapidly changing global environment.
  • Effectively communicate solutions to business issues, using appropriate language and tools, demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete the following courses:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ART C107	Art Gallery Production and Portfolio Design	3.0
  BUS C180	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan	3.0
  Subtotal		6.0

  Program Electives

  Select one course from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C107	Accounting with QuickBooks	2.0
  ACCT C116	ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners	3.0
  Subtotal Electives		2.0-3.0
  Total for Certificate		8.0-9.0

Entrepreneurship For Computer Networking and Security Consulting

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTNET

The Entrepreneurship for Computer Networking and Security program is to provide students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity in the Arts. This may include but is not limited to providing consulting services to small businesses as well as managing technical services for larger organizations.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information based approach.
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social responsibility in today's multicultural, team oriented, and rapidly changing global environment.
  • Effectively communicate solutions to business issues, using appropriate language and tools, demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete the following courses:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C180	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan	3.0
  CST C271	Become a Security Consultant	3.0
  Subtotal		6.0

  Program Electives

  Select one course from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C107	Accounting with QuickBooks	2.0
  ACCT C116	ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners	3.0
  Subtotal Electives		2.0-3.0
  Total for Certificate		8.0-9.0

Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_LSCM or 3_CL_LSCM

The courses offered to obtain this certificate will give the students the basic skills needed to obtain a position as a Procurement or Operations Clerk within a variety of logistics organizations. Logistics/Supply Chain Management involves every aspect of purchasing, transportation, storage and distribution of goods from manufacturers to consumers.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  MS C100	Business Organization and Management	3.0
  MS C102	Human Relations in Business	3.0
  MS C104	Human Resource Management	3.0
  SM C101 OR MS C171	Principles of Logistics/Supply Chain Management OR Principles of Logistics/Supply Chain Management	3.0
  SM C102 OR MS C172	Logistics/Supply Chain Operations OR Logistics/Supply Chain Operations	3.0
  Subtotal		15.0

  Program Electives

  Choose 6 units from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C100	Introduction to Accounting	3.0
  BUS C100	Introduction to Business	3.0
  BUS C150	Introduction to Marketing	3.0
  BUS C222	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management	3.0
  BUS C281-C284	Work Based Learning	1.0-4.0
  BC C112	Office Organization	3.0
  CIS C100	Introduction to Information Systems	3.0
  MS C101	Management and Employee Communication	3.0
  SM C104 OR MS C174	Purchasing and Procurement OR Purchasing and Procurement	3.0
  SM C204 OR MS C176	Supply Chain/Logistics Management OR Supply Chain/Logistics Management	3.0
  Subtotal Electives		6.0
  Total for Certificate		21.0
  Total for Degree		60.0

Retail Management

Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_RTMG or 3_CL_RTMG

The Retail Management Degree is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment.

This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), and persons completing the prescribed courses are eligible to receive both the CCC Associate Degree (or Certificate of Achievement) and the WAFC Retail Management Certificate.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C116	ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners	3.0
  BUS C150	Introduction to Marketing	3.0
  BUS C283	Work Based Learning	3.0
  CIS C111	Introduction to Information Systems Programming	3.0
  MS C100	Business Organization and Management	3.0
  MS C101	Management and Employee Communication	3.0
  MS C102	Human Relations in Business	3.0
  MS C104	Human Resource Management	3.0
  Total for Certificate		24.0
  Total for Degree		60.0

Retail Management Essentials

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_RMESS

The Retail Management - Essentials Certificate is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment. This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  ACCT C116	ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners	3.0
  CIS C111	Introduction to Information Systems Programming	3.0
  MS C100	Business Organization and Management	3.0
  MS C101	Management and Employee Communication	3.0
  Total for Certificate		12.0

Retail Management - Advanced

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_RMADV

The Retail Management - Advanced Certificate is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment. This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C150	Introduction to Marketing	3.0
  BUS C283	Work Based Learning	3.0
  MS C102	Human Relations in Business	3.0
  MS C104	Human Resource Management	3.0
  Total for Certificate		12.0

Project Management

Certificate of Accomplishment
3_CE_PRJM

The Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment addresses the increasing importance of teamwork in the business environment. The program is designed to provide an understanding of the concepts, tools, and techniques of formal project management. Concepts and methods learned are immediately usable in the workplace, leading to a greater retention of newly acquired skills, measurable project improvements, and the achievement of desired project results. The program focuses on key concepts in each of the process and knowledge areas of project management to create a unique learning experience that prepares students to manage projects in a global, multicultural, and online environment.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C100	Introduction to Business	3.0
  BUS C101	Introduction to Project Management	3.0
  BUS C102	Advanced Project Management	3.0
  MS C102	Human Relations in Business	3.0
  MS C144	Introduction to Leadership	3.0
  Total for Certificate		15.0

Project Management Essentials

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_PRJM

The Project Management Essentials Certificate will prepare students for a career in Project Management, a fast-growing profession. Business professionals with technical project management knowledge, leadership and business skills for the management of projects are responsible for project success. Companies are searching, recruiting and hiring individuals who possess the right skills to effectively manage projects and are well compensated. This program also offers courses that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities and which in combination with general education classes could enhance the discipline-related Associate degree.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating an understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C100	Introduction to Business	3.0
  BUS C101	Introduction to Project Management	3.0
  MS C144	Introduction to Leadership	3.0
  Total for Certificate		9.0

Home Business

Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_HMBS

The home-based business certificate is a three-course sequence that was created to provide basic, intermediate, and advanced educational opportunities designed to help you choose and successfully launch a home-based business.

The courses will give the current and future home-based entrepreneur an overview of home-based business and the spectrum of opportunities that successful home-based entrepreneurs are pursuing. With an ever-increasing number of adults today self-employed, many are running their own home-based business or are planning to start one.

• Program Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
  • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C170	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance	3.0
  BUS C222	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management	3.0
  Subtotal		6.0

  Select one course from the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C100	Introduction to Business	3.0
  BUS C110	Business Law/Legal Environment of Business	3.0
  BUS C120	Personal Finance	3.0
  BUS C130	E-Commerce: Strategic Thinking and Management	3.0
  BUS C150	Introduction to Marketing	3.0
  Subtotal Electives		3.0
  Total for Certificate		9.0

Business Plan

Certificate of Specialization
3_CO_BPLN

Designed for students who wish to take additional courses in home business.

• Program Leading Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
  • Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
• Program Courses

  Students will complete all of the following:

  Course ID	Name	Units
  BUS C180	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plans	3.0
  BUS C222	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management	3.0
  Total for Certificate		6.0

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