Small Business Management Certificate

Program Description

This program is also available completely online. 

The Small Business Management Certificate is designed to prepare students to own, operate, and successfully manage small businesses. Students learn how to develop a business plan that includes provisions for financing, site selection, marketing, budgeting, record keeping, physical facilities, incorporation, insurance, inventory control, and franchising. Additionally, students focus on strategic planning as a key element of entrepreneurship. Individuals who wish to continue their education may apply all of the credits earned in the certificate toward the Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Small Business Management Certificate Program will be able to:​

• Prepare a comprehensive business plan using a standard business plan format
• Analyze the key elements of gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage through strategic planning
• Examine the rewards and drawbacks of entrepreneurship
• Describe the issues central to small business marketing including research, promotion, advertising, and public relations
• Apply the functions of management to the small business enterprise
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Sequence of Study - Small Business Management Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• ACC-1001 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• BMT-1550 Elements of Supervision Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• BMK-2510 Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• BMT-1010 Introduction to Business Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• BMT-1600 Principles of Management Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• BMT-1620 Financial Planning and Investments Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• BMT-1650 Customer Service Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• BMT-1570 Small Business Management Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• BMT-2220 Business Law I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• BMT-2580 Compensation and Benefits Management Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• BMT-2590 Employee Training and Development Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• BMT-2660 Conflict Management Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• BMT-2930 Business Management Internship III Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• BMT-2610 Human Resource Management Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

Program Total: 30 Credits