Business Course Descriptions
Certificate (CRT.BUS)
The Small Business certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate or assist in the operation of a small business. Small business continues to be a major engine of growth in our economy, outstripping the rate of growth in all other business sectors.
Students who complete the requirements of the Small Business certificate program should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting transactions and use of financial statement as decision-making tools
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of business
- Use effective methods to attract and keep customers in a small business environment
- Develop a cohesive marketing strategy, effectively combining the marketing mix elements of product, price, promotion and place
- Analyze and resolve problems common to small business
| General Education Courses |
Credits |
| Written Communications (ENG 101 & ENG 106 required) |
6 |
| Mathematics (MTH 104 required) |
3 |
|
| Total |
9 |
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| Program Courses |
Credits |
ACC 110  Principles of Financial Accounting I or |
3-4 |
| ACC 112 Principles of Financial Accounting I w/Spreadsheets |
3-4 |
| BUA 101 Business Functions in a Global Society |
3 |
| BUA 102 Principles of Management |
3 |
| BUA 205 Business Law I |
3 |
| BUA 220 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| BUA 230 Small Business Management |
3 |
| ECO 203 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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| Total |
21-22 |
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| Total Required for Degree |
30 |
Small Business Faculty Homepages:
Harry Schmoll
Charles Savana
Al Rieger
Last updated: 06/11/02
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