
Certificate of Achievement - Small Business Management
Catalog 2009-2010
This program is designed to prepare students for planning, organizing, and operating a business in wholesaling, retailing, and technology or service trade. The main thrust of the program is on managerial decision making under conditions of uncertainty and fierce competition. Courses involve studying case histories of decision-making issues and using business and management games to simulate the complicated interrelationships of various businesses.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certificate requirements can be completed by attending in the day, the evening, or both.
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Required courses |
Units |
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BUS 103 |
Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUS 109 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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BUS 294 |
Business Law |
3 |
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BUSMG 191 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 192 |
Entrepreneurship and Venture Management |
3 |
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BUSMG 226 |
Group Behavior and Leadership |
3 |
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BUSMK 158 |
Professional Selling |
3 |
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BUSMK 255 |
Advertising |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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BUSAC 181 |
Applied Accounting |
3 |
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BUSAC 186 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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Total units required |
27 |
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Certificate of achievement in Small Business Management (DataTel code CA.SBM.D)
Students are provided with an understanding and appreciation for the role of small business in the economy, principles for starting a small business, and the functional areas of small business.
SLO#1. Students will be able to describe the nature and characteristics of successful small business persons.
SLO#2. Students will be able to summarize the responsibilities of small business owners in selecting, motivating, training, and supervising employees.
SLO#3. Students will be able to compare the relationship between a small business and its customers in relation to gaining a competitive advantage.
SLO#4. Students will be able to construct a business plan and essential financial documents for a small business.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM