General & Small Business

Whether you dream of launching your own business or joining a large company, the foundations of business management will prepare you for success. You’ll learn:

  • What legal and economic factors influence today’s business environment
  • How to communicate effectively across teams
  • Strategic thinking and human resource management fundamentals

Our Small Business & Entrepreneurship courses focus on evaluating business opportunities, developing business plans, and applying core principles to real-world start-ups or side gigs.

Administrative Professional

Earn your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Administrative Professional to prepare for a variety of office careers. The curriculum blends people skills and tech know-how, including:

  • Business communication
  • Office procedures
  • Public relations
  • Accounting & records management
  • Report preparation

Learn more on our Business Degrees and Certificates page.

Business & Organizational Management

Gain a holistic understanding of how to lead and manage organizations. This program covers:

  • Organizational structure and strategic planning
  • HR, finance, and operations
  • Leadership, marketing, and ethics
  • Technology and adaptability in business

GCC offers both Associate Degrees and Certificates in this field. Learn more on our Business and Organizational Management degrees and certificates page.

Real Estate License Prep

Prepare to earn your Arizona Real Estate License with coursework covering:

  • Real estate principles and professions
  • Property ownership and contracts
  • License law and legal descriptions
  • Real estate finance, foreclosure, and valuation

Learn more about our Real Estate and Real Estate Appraisal degrees and certificates.

Check class schedules on the Maricopa Find A Class tool.

Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Start or grow your own business with our flexible certificate programs:

Study Entrepreneurship

Learn how to identify business opportunities and launch a new venture or start-up.

Explore Entrepreneurship Studies Certificates.

Study Small Business Management

Get hands-on training in finance, marketing, operations, and planning. Available in two levels.

Explore Small Business Management Certificates.

Contact Us

General & Small Business and Real Estate License Prep

Scott Stroher | scott.stroher@gccaz.edu | 623-845-3453 | Office: O1-105

Administrative Professional

Kara Kujawa | kara.kujawa@gccaz.edu | 623-845-3997 | Office: O1-122

Business & Organizational Management and Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Kendra Swensen | kendra.swensen@gccaz.edu | 623-845-3749 | Office: O1-124