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Business Analyst Certificate

Total Units:
16

First Year

Semester 1

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ACCT 301 Z
Financial Accounting
4
F, S
BUS 302
Introduction to Business Analysis
3
F
BUS 310 Z
Business Communications
3
F, S
MGMT 362
Techniques of Management
3
F, S
BUS 300 Z
Introduction to Business or
3
F, S
PRJMGT 300
Introduction to Project Management
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Notes:

The program content includes: customer service and stakeholder analysis, problem solving and critical thinking, the role of the business analyst, business analyst tasks, written and verbal communications, and the use of data and information in making business decisions.


Program career opportunities include entry level positions as an analyst intern or administrative analyst trainee.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 08, 2025

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