Not for Profit Management
Certificate of Achievement Business · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Through the Not-for-Profit Management certificate a potential, new or mid-level professional will be prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills. It will prepare these professionals to take on new roles and approaches in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, capacity building, and program creation and evaluation.
Program Outcome
Students who complete this certificate will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A107 | Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Compliance | 3 |
| orACCT A216 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | |
| BUS A186 | Not for Profit Management | 3 |
| BUS A187 | Not for Profit Marketing | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
PROGRAM SEQUENCE
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT A107or ACCT A216 | Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Complianceor Not-for-Profit Accounting |
| BUS A186 | Not for Profit Management |
| BUS A187 | Not for Profit Marketing |
| Units | |
| Total Units |