Collegiate Business Skills: Your Path to Professional Success

MCC's Collegiate Business Skills (CBS) Credentials acknowledge your strong proficiency in essential business skills within the Administrative Office Technologies, Business Management, and Marketing programs.

Show your complete mastery of professional presence, communication, resilience, ethics, and expertise by participating in the annual CBS Competency Verification process. CBS Credentials emphasize the skills that employers value most. By earning these credentials, you demonstrate your business skills, communication, ethics, professionalism, and resilience—traits that reflect both your academic knowledge and your ability to apply it practically.

What You Will Achieve

Upon completing the CBS Credentials, you will:

• Display strong business skills through your knowledge of business acumen, professionalism, and ethics.
• Apply strategic thinking to evaluate complex situations and create effective business solutions.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in any business setting.
• Approach professional challenges with confidence, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
• Demonstrate ethical problem-solving to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive success within your organization.

This table outlines the Collegiate Business Skills (CBS) credentialing system. It lists each individual competency badge you can earn, what those achievements signal to employers, and includes the visual representation of your professional badges.

Collegiate Business Skills Badge Portfolio

Badge Title	What It Says About You	Badge
Business Acumen	You possess proficiency in core disciplines such as management, finance, and marketing. You can apply strategic thinking to real-world professional challenges.
Business Communication	You communicate with purpose and professionalism. You can craft polished messages and adapt your style for diverse audiences and digital channels.
Business Ethics	You are committed to integrity, fairness, and accountability. You prioritize ethical decision-making and building trust within your organization.
Business Resilience	You are adaptable and proactive when facing challenges. You stay focused under pressure and maintain a positive, determined mindset for growth.
Professional Skills	You have mastered workplace essentials, from professional attire to effective verbal and nonverbal communication. You are reliable and build positive relationships.
Master Professional	You have achieved comprehensive mastery of all business competencies. You integrate knowledge and ethical judgment to excel in dynamic environments.