College Expectations
How Prepared Are You?
Portland Community College offers placement tests in math and English. Contact the Admissions Office at the campus where you plan to enroll.
Use the information below as a general guideline to gauge minimum PCC Program requirements for completion in Management-related Pathways.
- For a program that takes less than one year there are minimal or no program entry requirements.
- For a one-year certificate program, students should place at basic math – arithmetic (Math 20*) and basic reading (RD 90) and writing (WR 90).
- For a two-year certificate program, students should place at an introductory algebra level (MTH 65) and English Composition (WR 121).
- For advanced degree programs, students should place at college algebra (MTH 111), Statistics and Calculus and English Composition/Technical Writing (WR 121, 122, 227).
*Some programs may require a higher level of these basic skills.
Career Ladder – PCC and Beyond
If you’re interested in taking your PCC education a step further, consider building on your experience and earn advanced degrees. There are opportunities to continue your education in the following fields:
PCC Programs
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- One-year Certificate
- Two-term Accelerated Computerized Accounting Certificate
- Administrative Assistant
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Business Administration (University Transfer)
- Associate of Science Oregon Transfer – Business Degree (ASOT – Business)
- Computer Applications and Office Systems
- One-year Certificate
- Computer Applications/Office Systems
- Web Site Development
- Employment Skills Training Certificates
- One-year Certificate
- International Business
- Program Award
- Management
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Marketing
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- One-year Certificate
- Office Management
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Real Estate
- License preparation courses
- Accounting
