Small Business, Certificate of Achievement
PENDING APPROVAL
Upon successful completion of the Small Business certificate program the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for positions as a small business owner or assistant in a small business enterprise; and the skills necessary to start up and maintain a small business. Individuals also demonstrate the ability to prepare a business plan, analyze the funding required to start a business, develop a marketing plan, set up an elementary bookkeeping system, and articulate some of the legal issues facing small businesses today.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Program completers will demonstrate knowledge of various risk management systems, loss prevention and insurance needed for small business owners.
- Program completers will demonstrate knowledge of marketing, personal selling, advertising and customer service strategies used in the operation of a small business.
- Program completers will articulate legal issues facing small business owners as well as define the various legal structures including sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.
- Program completers will demonstrate knowledge of personal finance, bookkeeping and record keeping necessary to operate a small business.
- Program completers will write a business plan and know how to communicate the elements of the business plan for a start-up or existing business.
Core Requirements
Complete 3 units
BUS 060
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Small Business Management
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3
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Restricted Electives
Area A - Complete 5 units selected from:
BUS 001A
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Principles of Accounting
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5
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BUS 010A
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Bookkeeping
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3
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BUS 089
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Quickbooks
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2
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Area B - Complete 3 units selected from:
BUS 021
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Marketing
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3
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BUS 022
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Professional Selling
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3
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BUS 023
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Advertising
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3
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Area C - Complete 3 units selected from:
BUS 018A
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Business Law
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3
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BUS 019
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Legal Environment of Business
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3
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Area D - Complete 7 units selected from:
BUS 028
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Entrepreneurial Mindset
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3
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BUS 029
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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3
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BUS 094A
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Small Business Start Up
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1
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BUS 094B
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Essential Topics for Small Business
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1
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BUS 094C
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The New Entrepreneur
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1
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BUS 094D
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The Law and the Small Business
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1
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BUS 094E
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Marketing and Advertising Strategies for Small Business
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1
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BUS 094F
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Customer Service Strategies
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1
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Minimum Units Required: 21
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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