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    The Merritt College Business department offers Certificates and Degrees at Merritt College. New Digital Marketing and Digital Investment certificates of Achievement and new courses such as Digital Marketing, Introduction to Cryptocurrency, and Digital Investment have been added to the curriculum. Our Business program provides a solid grounding in the principles of Business, Management and Marketing. Merritt College can provide key instruction relevant to future business decision-makers, and those working in various business environments, from established enterprises to innovative startups.

    Department Overview

    Are You Looking for Money or a Career Change? We are here to help you to find it.  

    The Merritt College Business Department offers classes online and on-campus to help you achieve your learning experiences. Our flexible degree and certificate programs are designed to help you develop must-have knowledge, skills, and abilities to get career-ready and prepared to thrive in the workplace.

    Whether you are working toward an associate degree, taking courses to transfer to a four-year university, earning a certificate, or updating your skills, we have the courses you need. Course offerings cover everything from general business to management, marketing to small business/entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, and accounting to real estate. Our innovative curriculum is constantly evolving to help you gain a winning edge to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment. 

    Our classes are taught by highly experienced faculty members as well as business professionals, and accomplished entrepreneurs. 

    Degrees & Certificates

    Accounting – A.A. Degree Accounting – A.A. Degree

    The Associate in Arts Degree in Accounting is designed to prepare students to enter the business world with knowledge of accounting. 

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    Accounting – Certificate of Achievement Accounting – Certificate of Achievement

    This Accounting Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in accounting and bookkeeping.

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    Business Administration 2.0 – AS-T Degree Business Administration 2.0 – AS-T Degree

    The Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T) program allows students to fulfill lower division major requirements at a community college and guarantees transfer with junior status to the California State University (CSU) system. 

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    Business Management – Certificate of Achievement Business Management – Certificate of Achievement

    The Business Management program involves the coordinating of efforts and resources within an office, department, organization, or company to achieve defined objectives.

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    Digital Investment – Certificate of Achievement Digital Investment – Certificate of Achievement

    The Digital Investment Certificate of Achievement prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in the fields of digital investments that is applicable to the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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    Digital Marketing – Certificate of Achievement Digital Marketing – Certificate of Achievement

    The Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in marketing that applies to the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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    Entrepreneurship – Certificate of Proficiency Entrepreneurship – Certificate of Proficiency

    The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency Program is designed to develop, prepare, and produce entrepreneurs to start and grow successful businesses and fuel economic growth by providing instruction in entrepreneurial culture, strategy, operations, financial management, social marketing, and leadership.

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    Human Resource Management – Certificate of Proficiency Human Resource Management – Certificate of Proficiency

    The Human Resource Management certificate program allows students to explore human resource management as a career choice and gain an entry-level support position in a human resource department.

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    Contact Information

    Vida Zendehname

    Department Chair
    Vida Zendehnam
    vzendehnam@peralta.edu
    (925) 247-4240

    Diane Chang

    Division II Interim Dean,
    Math, Science, and
    Applied Technology
    Diane Chang 
    dtchang@peralta.edu

    Staff Assistant
    Danielle Black
    danielleblack@peralta.edu

    Faculty

    Fereshteh MofidiFereshteh Mofidi, MBA, Global Management Business Faculty
    Business Departments Chair
    Building P-111
    femofidi@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2642
    (925) 247-4240 (cell)    		 Shahbaz ShahbaziDr. Shahbaz Shahbazi
    sshahbazi@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2400    		 Simon ChanSimon Chan, BS in CIS,
    Master’s in accounting, MBA
    Administer of Credit by Exam
    Building P-106
    ychan@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3819
    Vida ZendehnameVida Zendehname 
    vzendehnam@peralta.edu    		 Behzad AbkenariBehzad Abkenari, MBA Kenneth SmithMr. Kenneth Smith, MBA
    Malahat FardadiMalahat Fardadi, PHD, MBA Rashima SonsonRashima Sonson, MBA
    SSGB CTE
    E-commerce & Entrepreneurship Instructor    		 Simak NazariSimak Nazari, MBA

     

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