College Credit Certificate in Small Business Management

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Why Small Business Management

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The Small Business Management Certificate equips students with skills and competencies vital for thriving in the small business realm. With a focus on practical applications, students delve into various topics such as computerized accounting, business communication, and strategic planning through interactive simulations. Participants learn to kickstart a small business, craft comprehensive business plans, and master financial statement analysis. By fostering a deep understanding of sustainable strategies, this program cultivates a fulfilling and lucrative small business journey for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Locations

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Online

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Any Time

Financial Aid Eligibility

Careers In Small Business Management

Courses in Small Business Management

First Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ACCT 170	Accounting Basics – Career I (Fall only)	3
ACCT 171	Accounting Basics – Lab (Fall only)	1
BUSN 110	Intro to Business	3
BUSN 116	Business Relations	3
BUSN 160*	Business Math	3
CS 100	Introduction to Computers or	3
BE 146	Microsoft Excel	3

*Students enrolling in BUSN 160 must have an appropriate placement score (see course description).

Second Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
BUSN 230	Principles of Marketing	3
BUSN 242	Principles of Supervision or	3
BUSN 250	Human Resource Management	3
BUSN 245	Business Entrepreneurship	3
BE 180*	Business Communications	3

*Students enrolling in BE 180 must have an appropriate placement score or have taken COMM 105 as a prerequisite.

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