The Small Business Management certificate program prepares students to operate or assist in the operation of a successful small business.
At any given time in this country, 7000 to 10,000 people are considering starting a new business. In the last decade, small businesses have outstripped large companies as incubators of new jobs. The National Federation of Independent Businesses states that two of every three new jobs in the last 10 years have been at companies with fewer than 100 employees.
The certificate program informs students of the inherent pitfalls and management skill deficiencies which result in the high failure rate experienced by many small businesses.
Most credits earned in acquiring the Small Business Management Certificate can be applied toward the Business Studies degree program.
Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. A strong desire to work and succeed in a small business environment is vital.
SEE ALSO:
Business Administration degree program
Business Studies degree program
Entrepreneurial Management certificate program
Code | Course (lecture/lab hours) | Credits |
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ACC 106 | Office Accounting I (3/0) | 3 |
BUS 107 | Business Law I (3/0) | 3 |
BUS 202 | Customer Orientation (3/0) | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Management (3/0) | 3 |
BUS 239 | Entrepreneurship (3/0) | 3 |
BUS 296 | International Business Practice Firm (1/6) | 3 |
ECO 103 | Basic Economics (3/0) | 3 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I (3/0) | 3 |
IST 101 | Computer Concepts with Applications (2/2) | 3 |
MAT 125 | Elementary Statistics I (3/0) | 3 |
MKT 101 | Principles of Marketing (3/0) | 3 |
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