Small Business Management, CSC

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Purpose Description/Purpose: The purpose of this career studies certificate is to introduce students to small business management principles and techniques.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the role and characteristics of small business managers in strategic planning and competitive advantage.
Students will understand the economic, social, and political forces, both domestic and international, that affect the business enterprise.
Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.

Courses are displayed under the semester in which they are regularly offered and are recommended to be taken in this sequence to ensure timely graduation. It is possible that a course shown in a particular semester may not be offered due to low enrollment or other factors.

Certificate Curriculum

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation II 3 cr.
BUS 165 - Small Business Management 3 cr.
MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing 3 cr.

Program Total: 21 Credits

Students who register for the Small Business Management Career Studies Certificate are encouraged to explore continued educational pathways into a two-year degree program. Completion of a degree may provide opportunities for workplace advancement.