Being your own boss is the dream of many people, but it also can be scary to venture out on your own. This certificate program can help students with basic computer skills as well as the coursework to enable them to write a business plan, understand accounting principles, manage people and resources, obtain financing and market their new business venture. Students can learn how to start a new business venture or manage an existing business.
Small Business Management
TC = Technical Certificate | 1 year
Transfer or Stackable Options
The certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Management or to satisfy one of the technical disciplines required for the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology.
Cheryl Keymer | Department Chair of Business and Information Technology
ACBSP Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) — School Years 2016-2017 through 2018-2019
Standard #6 — Business Unit Performance Results
Standard #6 — Business Unit Performance Results Detail by Program
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making
- Manage business information using appropriate software
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills
- Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment
- Develop human resources skills
- Demonstrate employability and workplace skills
- Prepare or develop strategic or organizational skills
- Identify, classify and demonstrate management activities