2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Small Business Certificate

Credential: Certificate (Code: C25120SB)

Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry.

This program leads to a Certificate. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Small Business Certificate Curriculum

Required Courses

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

FA

3

2

0

4

ACC 150Accounting Software Applications

SP

1

3

0

2

BUS 230Small Business Management

FA

3

0

0

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing

SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:12

This curriculum is offered via distance education and/or campus. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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