Certificate of Achievement in
Bookkeeping
The bookkeeping certificate program is designed for those who are unable to attend the regular
business degree program, or those who do not meet the admission standards for degree
programs.
This one-year program is intended to prepare students for entry level jobs in the area of
business, or for those who are working to upgrade their skills in managing their own business.
This program also intends to reduce the FSM reliance on a foreign skilled work force and help the
citizens of FSM to be productive members of the society, able to contribute to the general welfare and economic development of FSM.
High school graduates or those who pass GED are eligible for admission into the program
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper bookkeeping techniques for a small business.
2. Demonstrate general computer competence and information technology literacy.
3. Describe small business management techniques.
4. Communicate effectively in English for business purposes.
5. Perform business computations and apply logic as needed.
6. File documents properly and use common office machines
Program Requirements
Major Requirements - 36 Credits
- BK 095 Bookkeeping I (3)
- BK 096 Bookkeeping II (3)
- BU 097 Small Business Management (3)
- BU 095 Filing, Office Procedures/Office Machines (3)
- BU 098 Basic Business Math (3)
- BU 100 Practicum (3)
- CA 095 Basic Computer Applications (3)
- ESL/BU 095 ESL for Business Purposes I (4)
- ESL/BU 096 ESL for Business Purposes II (4)
- MS 095 Prealgebra (4)
- SS 100 World of Work (3
Suggested Schedule
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Summer Session
ESL/BU 095 ESL for Business Purposes I...........................................4
BK 095 Bookkeeping I.......................................................................3
BU 098 Basic Business Math..............................................................3
MS 095 Pre-algebra..........................................................................4
SS 100 World of Work.....................................................................3
Total Credits = 17 Credits
ESL/BU ESL for Business Purposes II...................................................4
BK 096 Bookkeeping II.......................................................................3
BU 095 Filing, Office Procedures/Office Machines.................................3
BU 097 Small Business Management...................................................3
Total Credits = 13 Credits
BU 100 Practicum..................................................................3
CA 095 Basic Computer Applications.......................................3
Total Credits = 6 Credits
