Business Management

The Business Management curriculum at Fullerton College offers a broad array of courses that expose students to the diverse areas of business. With concentrations available in Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing or Real Estate, students have a wide choice of options. Whether the focus is on transfer or updating skills, we have degrees and certificates which will prepare you for successful employment in today’s complex economy. View Degrees and Certificates for more information.

DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

Kathy Standen 
Marketing and Business Communications

Marcus Wilson
Business Law, Business Economics, Introduction to Business

DEPARTMENT FACULTY

Gary Graves
Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

Rich Ghidella
Real Estate and Finance

Barry McCarthy 
Management and International Business

The Business Management Department has many adjunct faculty members from a wide variety of business backgrounds.

Course Details and Course Rotation

Note: Business Management Course Rotation. Subject to Change.

Business Management Concentration Areas

Click for more information on degrees and certificates in these concentrations.

Artificial Intelligence in Business Associate in Science Degree

Artificial Intelligence in Business

Entrepreneurship

International Business

Marketing

Real Estate

 Degree and Certificate Information

Your pathway to earning a Business or CIS Certificate should feel exciting—not overwhelming, and we’ve made it easy to apply!!

Certificates are one of the best ways to boost your résumé, qualify for promotions, showcase your skills to employers, and move confidently into your career field. Many students discover they qualify for more than one certificate simply by completing the courses they’re already taking.

Certificates are awarded year-round, and you can apply as soon as you’ve finished the required courses with a grade of C or better. There is no need to wait for graduation.

Check Your Progress Anytime

You are encouraged to use DegreeWorks to see what you’ve completed and what you have left. These tools make the process simple:

See how each course applies to different Business and CIS certificates:

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Check your personal progress toward a certificate (pilot tool):

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Many students are surprised to learn they are already close to completing a certificate.

Applying for a Certificate

When you’ve completed the required courses (with grades of C or better) and final grades are posted, you may submit your certificate application. Applications are now handled by the Evaluations Unit in Admissions & Records. For help or updates on your application, email: evaluations@fullcoll.edu. Click here for additional Admissions and Records information including Graduation Applications. Check with Admissions and Records for those deadlines.

A Certificate Is a Career Advantage

Highlighting a certificate on your résumé indicates to employers that you are committed, skilled, and job-ready. It can help you:

• Stand out in interviews • Qualify for better positions • Showcase your specialty area • Support a promotion • Build credibility while completing a degree

Business and CIS certificates are powerful career tools—designed to help you get noticed now, not years from now.