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The Norco College School of Business & Management offers a number of certificate pattern programs. Certificate programs, leading to an associate of science degree require a minimum of 18 units (6 classes or so).

The School of Business & Management provides relevant, rigorous and career-focused degree programs that meet the needs of self-directed adults who seek to achieve educational and professional goals.

Certificates can be completed within one and a half to two years and lead to employment!

Each course required for the certificate must be completed with a "C" grade or better and all can be counted toward the degree as well as the major.

Norco College School of Business & Management Receives the ACBSP Accreditation Award

Mission Statement

The Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics Management, and Real Estate Management programs are part of the School of Business & Management and, as such, have developed the following mission statement:

“The School of Business & Management Programs are designed to increase the capabilities of our diverse community through empowering students in developing technical skills, analytical abilities, critical thinking, and global mindset. Our efforts are to develop local and regional competitiveness for businesses by preparing students and expanding the skills of life-long learners. Our mission is to provide an equitable learning environment and offer a curriculum from which Business & Management students develop the relevant skills necessary for academic and professional success."

Dean of Instruction: Ashley Etchison
Department Chair: Patty Worsham
Counselor: Ted Jackson
Educational Advisor: Natalie Aceves
Instructional Department Specialist: Melissa Olivieri
Library Liaison: Hayley Ashby

Org Chart

School of Business & Management Org Chart

Faculty Advisors

John Alpay, M.B.A., J.D.
Assistant Professor Management (Law) Full-Time Faculty
(951) 372-7198
ATEC 108
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Eric Doucette, M.B.A.
Assistant Professor Business Administration Full-Time Faculty
(951)453-7469
ATEC 105A
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Adam Martin, M.S.
Assistant Professor Business Administration and Entrepreneurship Full-Time Faculty
(951) 738-7400
WEQ W9-G
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Dana White, M.B.A.
Associate Professor Accounting Full-Time Faculty
(951) 738-7739
WEQ W2-C
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Patty Worsham, M.B.A.
Professor Business Administration Full-Time Faculty
(951) 372-7194
HUM 106A
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Pathways & Programs

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Trailhead - Business & Management

Areas of Emphasis

Area of Emphasis - Administration & Information Systems

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT's)

Career Education Programs:

Programs of Study

Strategic Plan

Strategic Goal 1: Continuous Improvement of Program/Curricular Offerings

Objective #1: Deliver current curriculum with 100% of syllabi reviewed and updated in five-year cycles.
Objective #2: Modify program offerings as required to address existing market demands in the Inland Empire.
Objective #3: Periodic evaluation of new courses, topics courses, or other activities (e.g., certifications) in support of current or new programs and business trends.
Objective #4: Achieve and maintain levels consistent with ACBSP Accreditation.

Strategic Goal 2: Program Offering, Growth, and Expansion

Objective #1: Expand and build on existing programs to support increased enrollments, completions, and skill gains.
Objective #2: Development of new courses, topics courses, or other activities (e.g., certifications) in support of current or new programs and business trends.

Strategic Goal 3: Create Effective Stakeholder Partnerships

Objective #1: Consistent and regular interactions with local business advisory committee.
Objective #2: Increase students’ opportunities for hands-on and real-world experiences during their studies in high impact practices, such as internships, and service learning.
Objective #3: Sponsor and support industry centric clubs to increase student peer and industry contacts.
Objective #4: Establish and maintain regular contact with local Chambers of Commerce and/or other Business/Industry NGO.

Strategic Goal 4: Faculty Development, Engagement, and Retention

Objective #1: Continuous Course SLO assessment, Review, and Improvement.
Objective #2: Ongoing Faculty review through the Improvement of Instruction Process.
Objective #3: Assess and enhance faculty mentoring program to improve acclimation of new faculty.
Objective #4: Establish relevant, timely, and consistent professional & equity development activities at the College level.