Program Overview

Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Certificate

Entrepreneurship offers many benefits, including the opportunity for independence, creativity, and financial potential. As an entrepreneur, you have the freedom to be your own boss, make decisions that shape your business, and pursue your passion. The ability to innovate, solve problems, and create something new can be incredibly fulfilling. Additionally, successful entrepreneurship can lead to financial rewards and multiple income streams. This certificate program provides the foundation skills needed to become a small business owner/operator.

Program Requirements

Specific Requirements

Program Core Courses

• BUSN 199 - Orientation to Business
• BUSN 102 - Entrepreneurial Thinking for Success
• BUSN 134 - Principles of Sales
• BUSN 155 - Entrepreneurship
• HOST 164 - Customer Service Operations
• BUSN 216 - Business Computer Applications
• BUSN 299 - Business Capstone

Total Core Credits: 26

Program Supporting Courses

• ACCTG 124 - Accounting with Quickbooks

Total Supporting Credits: 5

Related Instruction Courses

• ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting
• BUSN 160 - Human/Labor Relations
• CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
• OR
• CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

Total Related Instruction Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 46

Program Outcomes

• Analyze a business product or service idea for viability in the marketplace and understand the process of planning, preparing and implementing a business plan.
• Implement a sales and marketing process.
• Maintain and protect basic business information systems and accounting records.
• Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks. Speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers and coworkers utilizing current business terminology.
• Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
• Students attending only in the evening must remember it is likely to take longer than one year to complete a certificate and more than two years to complete an AAS degree program.
• This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description | Small Business & Entrep CC C45
Academic Plan | SBMSEC45
CIP Code | 52.0703