Small Business Management
College Credit Certificate
The Small Business Management certificate program is designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of individuals wishing to own and/or operate a small business. Acquiring this expertise will allow the entrepreneur a competitive edge in the marketplace. All coursework may later be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree if the student desires.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC105 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC112 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS106 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS220 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS230 | Business Law | 3 |
| IFT110 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
| MGT100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT200 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT230 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ORI100 | College Success Strategies | 1 |
| - - - - | Business Elective | 3 |
Suggested Business Electives |
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| ACC110 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC210 | Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC220 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC230 | Federal Taxes | 3 |
| BUS210 | Principles of Salesmanship | 3 |
| IFT120 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MGT210 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT220 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGT240 | Compensation Management | 3 |
| MGT250 | Operations Management I | 3 |
| MGT255 | Operations Management II | 3 |
| MGT260 | Facilities Planning and Design | 3 |
| MGT290 | Cooperative Education I | 3 |
| CAR105 | Professionalism on the Job | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate | 37 | |
| Students should consult with an advisor to assure proper sequencing of courses. | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Utilize business management principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Apply human resources management principles to analyze problems and make decisions concerning human resources.
- Develop and implement a plan for starting a new, small business.
- Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software and to perform basic navigation of the Internet.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis.
- Utilize financial tools and techniques to maximize a firm’s long-term value.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment.
- Develop a marketing plan for a product, using the fundamental elements of the marketing mix.
- Apply the law to recognize legal implications of business and personal transactions.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.