CAP_Leadership
Career & Academic Pathways >> Business & Hospitality
Contact Information
Bruce Barrie (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4216
bbarrie@mpc.edu

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Program Overview

Businesses rely on leaders with the expertise, organization, and interpersonal skills to drive success. The Leadership certificate program helps students hone critical skills with coursework in business issues and ethics, communication, leadership, and managing diversity and inclusion.  Students who seek a broader degree can opt for the leadership emphasis within the Business Administration AS degree, while those planning college transfer can enroll in the Business Administration AS-T degree.

Job Outlook

People who can juggle the demands of planning, supervising others’ work, coordinating team efforts, mentoring junior staff, analyzing financial performance, and setting company direction are in high demand in every sector. Graduates can launch their careers as front-line supervisors in companies large and small, non-profit organizations, or government, or they can apply leadership skills within their existing professions. They can also pursue further study in specialized fields or types of management.

Potential Careers

Retail Supervisors

$28,890 - $68,580

Office/Administrative Supervisors

$38,000 - $95,970

Mechanic/Repair Tech. Supervisors

$49,890 - $127,530

*General/Operations Managers
(may require additional training)

$54,860 - $208,000+

*Marketing Managers
(may require additional training)

$83,670 - $208,000+

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Leadership: Associate in Science (AS)
  • Leadership: Certificate of Achievement (COA)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
ENGL 1A 3 Area A2 4-5
MPC Elective 2    MATH 16 rec.  
   ENGL 101A rec.
BUSI 36, 50, or 70  3
LIBR 50 1 BUSI 24 3
BUSI 20 3

ECON 1 

 3 
BUSI 22 3

MPC Elective

 3 
MPC Elective 1    ENGL 2 rec.   
   PERS 10 rec.      

 

Total Fall Units
 13
 Total Spring Units
 16-17

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
BUSI 110, 120A, or 1A 3-4 BUSI 38 3
BUSI 70 3 BUSI 30, 40, or 44 3
Area C 3 Area B & Lab 4
MPC Elective 3 MPC Elective 3
   SPCH 1, 2, or 3 rec.   

MPC Elective

 1-3
MPC Elective  3    
   COOP 91.7 or PHIL 10 rec.      
       
Total Fall Units
 15-16
 Total Spring Units
 14-16

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Mark Halliday

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to take and complete almost 70 classes at MPC, using Army tuition assistance and later the Post-911 GI Bill.  I have completed my seventh Associate’s degree. The Veterans Resource Center staff and counselors have all been very helpful in helping me select classes, get VA benefits, and provide positive encouragement.