Business, Management & Entrepreneurship
Sector Overview
This is a great time to pursue a career in business and management; by 2028, projections estimate a 7% growth in job opportunities in this field according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 - 21)
The Bay Area has historically been synonymous with start-ups and rapid growth in a variety of business development opportunities. The Y2C Network programs offer students an opportunity to build their business skills while staying engaged with their local communities.
Business, management, and entrepreneurship roles span a wide range of functions within all industries, including administration, marketing, human resources, public relations, finance, and sales. By expanding business knowledge and acquiring additional skills, workers are well positioned to enter and excel in a range of business and management roles at companies as well as acquiring the knowledge to start their own company if they choose that route.
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Accounting Technician, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 27 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jas Bhangal |
| Email: | jbhangal@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | Chabot College - Business Department |
Description: Coursework covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preparing payroll documents and tax forms, and proficiency in business communications and accounting software. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals seeking entry-level positions within accounts receivable/payable departments, income tax firms, or financial services organizations. Work as an Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk, Accounting Technician, Payroll Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, and Account Manager.
Estimated starting wage: $49,492 (2019-2020).
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Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 14.5 - 15.5 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Anne Kennedy |
| Email: | akennedy@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement |
Description: Start or advance your accounting career with this industry-based professional development certificate. Learn business concepts; software and general practices that bookkeepers and accounting clerks use to analyze financial and payroll transactions; prepare trial balance, payroll tax returns, financial statements, and invoices; and calculate interest rates and shipping terms.
Estimated starting wage: $41,600-$58,240 (2020), depending on various employment factors.
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Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 20 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Dmitriy Kalyagin |
| Email: | dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | Chabot College - Business Department |
Description: This is a fast-track program for those seeking entry-level positions as bookkeepers, payroll clerks, and income tax clerks in small businesses and accounting/taxation firms. Courses cover double-entry bookkeeping, statement reconciliations and completing ledgers, payroll documents, and tax forms. Gain proficiency in business communications and accounting software including QuickBooks.
Estimated starting wage: $39,331 (2019-2020).
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Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 18 units |
| Offered: | Year-round |
| Contact: | Dmitriy Kalyagin |
| Email: | dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | Chabot College - Business Department |
Description: Learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), document and statement preparation, legal and ethical elements of business operations, and business communications required to succeed in any industry as an Administrative Assistant, Administrative Analyst, Office Manager, or Operations and Technology Associate. All courses within the certificate are part of the Associate in Science degree in Business Administration transfer (AS-T). Thus, this curriculum completes more than a half of the undergraduate business major requirements for transfer to the CSU system.
Estimated starting wage: $39,705 (2019-2020).
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Business Workforce Proficiency, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 15 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Anne Kennedy |
| Email: | akennedy@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | Career Certificate Business Workforce Proficiency |
Description: Learn to successfully navigate today’s business environment. Gain training in administrative office practices; business communications, including oral and written business English; and workplace systems and software. Learn about organizations, develop a strong work ethic, and become an effective team member. Ideal for those seeking entry-level roles such as Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Office Specialist, Customer Service Representative, or File Clerk.
Estimated starting wage: $35,855-$39,705 (2020).
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Commercial Music: Music Business, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Music |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 21 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Daniel Marschak |
| Email: | dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | Las Positas College Music Certificates |
Description: Explore the business side of the music industry and turn your passion into a career. Gain a solid foundation in promotion, publishing, marketing, licensing, contracts, accounting, music technology, and entrepreneurship. Career options include Booking Agent, Personal Manager, Business Manager, Concert Promoter, Studio Owner/Manager, Music and Entertainment Lawyer, Publicity/Public Relations Specialist, Tour Manager, and Music Retail/Publishing/Distribution/Licensing Representative.
Estimated starting wage: $63,667 (2020).
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Customer Service, Certificate of Completion
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Business (noncredit) |
| Length of Program: | 1 semester |
| Units/hours: | 45 hours |
| Offered: | Fall |
| Contact: | Drew Patterson |
| Email: | dpatterson@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.laspositascollege.edu/degrees/customerservice-certificateofcompletion.php |
Description: This program is a short-term, noncredit program designed to prepare students for workplace readiness in all levels of business. It also will help students with interviewing, managing, decision-making, and working with people on a daily basis. The program aids students in preparing for college-level courses in business. Employment opportunities include working in fields related to retail, customer service, marketing, sales, management, and small business. In addition, this program can help prepare students for the gig economy.
Estimated starting wage: Varies depending on multiple factors.
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Health Care Administrator, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 18 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Kristina Perkins |
| Email: | kperkins@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: This program is the only one of its type among community colleges in the Bay Area. The program is specifically designed for those currently working in any healthcare position that would like to advance into management. It's also very helpful for those working outside of healthcare, in relevant fields such as accounting, information technology, secretarial or office management, social work, human resources, and other fields who would like to transition to the rapidly growing field of healthcare.
Estimated starting wage: $40,290 (2020).
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Human Resources Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 21 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Catherine Pinkas |
| Email: | cpinkas@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Launch a new career as an Human Resources Assistant in any industry. Courses cover employment law, staffing, compensation, training, development, workforce evaluation, motivation, and labor matters. Gain proficiency in business communications and using HR software applications. Learn to keep employment records, create reports, field employment inquiries, facilitate testing, and perform basic background searches.
Estimated Starting Wage: $47,450-$54,812 (2019-2020).
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Management, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 18 - 19 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Lynn Klein |
| Email: | lklein@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Develop people skills and general business knowledge to advance into management in any industry. Gain overview of business, accounting, and legal matters that managers encounter to position yourself for promotions and new roles as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager, Office Manager, or Program or Training Coordinator. All classes apply towards the AS degree in Business, Marketing emphasis.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on industry, department, and title.
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Marketing, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 21 - 22 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Catherine Pinkas |
| Email: | cpinkas@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Enter the growing field of marketing where creativity and practical knowledge intersect. Gain general marketing, operations, legal, and accounting knowledge to work in any industry or grow your own business. Learn about buying and selling products, promotion and advertising, and designing public relations campaigns. Work as a Marketing Assistant, Sales and Customer Service Representative, Retail Buyer, or Merchandiser. Courses apply toward an AS degree in Business, Marketing emphasis.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on industry, department, and title.
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Office Management, Certificate of Completion
| Location: | San Lorenzo Adult School |
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| Organization: | Mid-Alameda County Consortium |
| Department: | Career Technical Education |
| Length of Program: | 24 weeks |
| Units/hours: | 72 hours |
| Offered: | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Contact: | Trish Jetson |
| Email: | pjetson@slzusd.org |
| Link: | https://adu.slzusd.org/ |
Description: This program provides theoretical, hands-on, and practical skills to prepare students for a career in office management. Students will be able to apply their understanding of communication technology to real-life examples in a professional work setting. Students will demonstrate logical and effective goal setting using SMART goals.
Estimated Starting Wage: $39,500-$93,900 (2020), depending on industry, department, and title.
Project Management, Certificate of Proficiency
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 15 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Catherine Pinkas |
| Email: | cpinkas@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Advance into retail supervision and management or work as a project manager by learning to guide projects from start to finish. This five-course certificate covers theory, best practices, and soft skills for success in management. Gain proficiency in relevant software applications and business communications. Students will complete a review course to prepare for a professional certification exam and work towards the Retail Management, Certificate of Achievement.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on industry, department, and title.
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Real Estate Entrepreneur, Certificate of Proficiency
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Entrepreneurship |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 13 - 14 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jay Mumford |
| Email: | jmumford@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/entrepreneurship/ |
Description: The Real Estate Entrepreneurship program prepares students for success as realtors. The focus is on building the core real estate capabilities required for licensing supplemented with an entrepreneurship course to develop business skills. All courses in this certificate are offered online.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on multiple geographic factors.
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Retail Management, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 25 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Dmitriy Kalyagin |
| Email: | dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Learn business essentials for advancing your career in retail and restaurant management. Gain proficiency in business operations, technology, troubleshooting, soft skills for use with customers and employees, and business communications. The program has been fully endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and its member companies.
Estimated Starting Wage: $55,062 (2019-2020).
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Retailing, Certificate of Proficiency
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 15 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Dmitriy Kalyagin |
| Email: | dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Position yourself for advancement in retail or restaurant management with this five-course certificate. Learn about business operations, technology and software applications, communications, organizations, and management soft skills. Program completion can be applied toward Retail Management, Certificate of Achievement.
Estimated Starting Wage: $55,062 (2019-2020).
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Small Business Management, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 19 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Miguel Colon |
| Email: | mcolon@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: Obtain a strong foundation in business principles and practices for operating a small-to-midsize business in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, or service trades. Gain proficiency in developing business plans, managing operations, necessary accounting practices, and legal aspects of sole proprietorship. Customize courses to fit your particular business needs. Work as a Department Lead, Small-Business Owner, or Manager.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on industry, department, and title.
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Small Business Management, Certificate of Completion
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Business (noncredit) |
| Length of Program: | 1 semester |
| Units/hours: | 45 hours |
| Offered: | Fall |
| Contact: | Drew Patterson |
| Email: | dpatterson@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/degrees/smallbusinessmanagement-certificateofcompletion.php |
Description: This small-business management program prepares students and managers in operating, managing, and growing a small business. Learning from real-life, small-business management cases and projects, students develop the business acumen and technical expertise needed to launch a new enterprise, take over an existing business, or be the one employee who can make a difference. The program also aids students in preparing for college-level courses in business. Students will prepare to launch new enterprises, assume responsibility for existing businesses, or work as a manager. Additional employment opportunities include working in fields related to management, marketing, sales, operations, and entrepreneurship.
Estimated starting wage: Varies depending on multiple factors.
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Tax Preparer
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Business |
| Length of Program: | 3 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 19 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Dmitriy Kalyagin |
| Email: | dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/business/ |
Description: The main goal of the certificate is to find employment as a tax preparer with Enrolled Agents (EA), Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms, or any other tax preparation business. Possible careers include starting your own tax preparation business or working for tax authorities at the state or federal level.
Estimated Starting Wage: $63,565 (2020).
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Wine Hospitality, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Viticulture & Winery Technology |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 10 units |
| Offered: | Fall |
| Contact: | Anne Kennedy |
| Email: | akennedy@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.laspositascollege.edu/degrees/winehospitality-certificateofachievement.php |
Description: This program provides students with the wine knowledge, technical sales, and service abilities necessary to be a great host in wine country. It is ideal for current or future wine servers in restaurants, tasting rooms, wine bars, or catering events. Career opportunities in wine hospitality include Sommelier, Tasting Room Manager, Wine Server, Director of Winery Tours, and Special Event Coordinator.
Estimated starting wage: $36,816 (2020).