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.
The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, strong background in basic arithmetic operations and basic computer/software skills.
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 | 3 |
| 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
|
3 |
|
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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