Small Business Management Level II
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Management Level II program is designed to focus on aspects critical to a specific individual's small business. Prepares students to acquire additional skills, tools and knowledge necessary for successful start-up and operations of a business. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Management Level I is also available and fully embedded in this program.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Small Business Management Level II (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5978
Total credits required
16-18
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Prepare a business plan and budget to develop a comprehensive action, operations, and strategic plans. (MGT253, SBS200, EPS150, EPS195, SBS216, SBS217)
- Apply basic accounting, finance, and marketing principles in a small business environment. (MKT271, MGT253, SBS202, SBS203, SBS204, SBS220, SBS221 SBS230)
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (MKT271, SBS200, SBS204, SBS213, SBS214, SBS220, SBS221)
- Describe effective staff planning, personnel cost control, and discipline methods. (EPS195, MGT253, SBS200, SBS213, SBS216)
- Apply problem-solving processes to problems in small business daily operations. (EPS195, MGT253, EPS150, SBS200, SBS213, SBS216, SBS217)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 10-12 | |
| EPS195 | Business Start-Up and Planning (2) OR | |
| SBS216 | Planning for a Small Business (2) OR | |
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business (3) | 2-3 |
| SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 |
| SBS202 | Small Business Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation (1) AND | |
| SBS203 | Financing and Cash Management for a Small Business (1) OR | |
| SBS230 | Financial and Tax Management for Small Business (2) | 2 |
| SBS204 | Small Business Marketing and Advertising (2) OR | |
| SBS220 | Internet Marketing for Small Business (2) OR | |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing (3) | 2-3 |
| SBS213 | Hiring and Managing Employees | 1 |
| SBS214 | Small Business Customer Relations | 1 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6 | |
| Choose 6 credits from the restricted electives below. Courses cannot be shared with Required Courses. | ||
| EPS150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EPS195 | Business Start-Up and Planning | 2 |
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SBS202 | Small Business Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation | 1 |
| SBS203 | Financing and Cash Management For a Small Business | 1 |
| SBS204 | Small Business Marketing and Advertising | 2 |
| SBS216 | Planning for a Small Business | 2 |
| SBS217 | Starting/Managing a Home Business | 1 |
| SBS220 | Internet Marketing for Small Business | 2 |
| SBS221 | Social Media Marketing for Small Business | 2 |
| SBS230 | Financial and Tax Management for Small Business | 2 |
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