AWARD: After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.
LENGTH:
Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.
PURPOSE:
This program is designed to provide an entrepreneur with skills in establishing and maintaining a successful small business.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
A student will be able to:
• Explain the importance of entrepreneurial behavior and describe the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and development of a comprehensive business plan.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.
ACC 134 Small Business Taxes (3)
BUS 116 Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 160 Legal Aspects for Small Business Operations (1)
BUS 165 Small Business Management (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
FIN 260 Financial Management for Small Business (2)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
MKT 160 Marketing for Small Business (3)
MKT 260 Customer Service Management (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Student must complete the above 29 credits to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Small Business Management.
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