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Small Business Management Specialist
This certificate is designed to emphasize management skills needed when either starting or managing a small business.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Small Business Management Specialist graduates have a wide variety of jobs to select from such as: small business management, retail management, management trainees, and supervisory trainees.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Small Business Specialist certificate program is designed for the quarter system. Students may enter the program during Fall and Spring quarters. The Small Business Specialist certificate takes approximately 2-4 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 33 hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 30 | |
| MSD 102* | Employment Law (OL) | 5 |
| -OR- | ||
| MSD 105* | Labor Management Relations (OL) | (5) |
| MSD 106* | Performance Management (OL) | 5 |
| MSD 109* | Managerial Accounting (OL) | 5 |
| -OR- | ||
| ACC 101* | Principles of Accounting I (OL) | (6) |
| MSD 115* | Retail Management (OL) | 5 |
| MSD 117* | Small Business Management (OL) | 5 |
| MSD xxx* | Elective (OL) | 5 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $1,863
Books/Supplies $1,000