Program Summary
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION - Certificate of Achievement
2024 - 2025
The Small Business Management concentration is designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish for early employment, promotion, or lateral transfer. The Small Business Management concentration will expose students to digital commerce, principles of management, and entrepreneurship.
Career Opportunities
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses account for the largest share of net new jobs in the United States. With a concentration in Small Business Management, students have the opportunity to work in numerous industries in a wide assortment of fields. The completed required coursework can be applied to entry and mid-level position in our counties leading industries: retail, agriculture, technology, and hospitality.
Required Courses (17 units)
Units: 17.0
4.0
ACCT 251
ELEMENTS OF ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
4.0
OR
ACCT 201A
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
4.0
4.0
BUS 234
DIGITAL COMMERCE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
4.0
OR
BUS 249
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
4.0
3.0
BUS 248
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
3.0
OR
BUS 283
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
3.0
3.0
BUS 285
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3.0
OR
AGB 206
SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
3.0
3.0
BUS 231
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
3.0
OR
BUS 243
MARKETING
3.0
Total: 17.0
Program Outcomes
Describe and explain the legal, ethical, and regulatory context in which the practice of business is conducted in the United States.
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Demonstrate quantitative skills and critical thinking to evaluate and interpret business data that represent and impact business decision-making.
Assignments, quizzes, and/or exams.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
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