Business Management: Entrepreneurship, C.S.C.

Career Studies Certificate
Campuses: Alexandria

This program is designed to prepare students to start and grow a successful small business by providing instruction in entrepreneurial culture, strategy, operations, financial management, marketing, and leadership.

Special Admission Requirement: This program is open only to students in selected groups as approved by the dean of the Science, Technology, and Business Division at the Alexandria Campus.

Recommended Preparation Information

The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, strong background in basic arithmetic operations and basic computer/software skills.

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

One Year Credits
1st Semester
Choose One
ACC 220 Accounting for Small Business 3
1ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 116 Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3
2SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total 13
2nd Semester
BUS 241 Business Law I 3
BUS 260 Planning for Small Business 3
FIN 260 Financial Management for Small Business 2
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing 3
Total 11
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 24
One Year Credits
1st Semester
Choose One
ACC
220
 3
1ACC
211
BUS
116
 3
BUS
165
 3
BUS
200
 3
2SDV
100
 1
Total 13
2nd Semester
BUS
241
 3
BUS
260
 3
FIN
260
 2
MKT
201
 3
Total 11
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 24

1 ACC 211 is recommended for students who plan to transfer.

2 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

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