Small Business Management
TC = Technical Certificate | 1 year

Small Business Management TC = Technical Certificate | 1 year

Prepare to lead, launch, or grow a business with UA Northark’s Technical Certificate in Small Business Management. This career-focused program provides students with practical skills in business operations, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, customer service, and management principles. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals seeking leadership skills, the program equips students with the knowledge needed to manage daily operations, make informed business decisions, and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Build a strong foundation in small business management and gain workforce-ready skills for business success.


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.

Offered On Campus
Offered Online

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.

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
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