Certificate of achievement - small business management

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.

Required courses

Units

BUS 103

Applied Business Mathematics

  3

BUS 109

Introduction to Business

  3

BUS 294

Business Law

  3

BUSMG 191

Small Business Management

  3

BUSMG 192

Entrepreneurship and Venture Management

  3

BUSMG 226

Group Behavior and Leadership

  3

BUSMK 158

Professional Selling

  3

BUSMK 255

Advertising

  3

Plus at least 3 units from:

BUSAC 181

Applied Accounting

  3

BUSAC 186

Principles of Accounting I

  4

Total units required

27

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

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