The certificate of specialization in small business operations helps the student to develop the particular applied business skills needed to succeed working in a small business. This program is ideal for individuals working in careers such as cosmetology, automotive technology, electrical construction, plumbing, heating and air conditioning technology among others. This program provides the student the opportunity to:
- Understand the basic knowledge required to work in a small business
- Learn business skills used in a small business
The graduate of this program will be able to:
- Apply interpersonal skills in a small business environment.
- Describe the introductory business skills appropriate for a small business.
- Apply basic business mathematics skills to small business problems.
- Demonstrate supervisory skills.
Required Courses / Recommended Sequence FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
BUS-101 - Introduction to Business, 3 credits
BUS-105 - Business Mathematics, 3 credits
BUS-209 - Business Communications, 3 credits
BUS-210 - Introduction to Customer Service, 3 credits
BUS-253 - First Line Supervisory Management, 3 credits SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
BUS-203 - Salesmanship, 3 credits
BUS-248 - Small Business Management, 3 credits
Elective - Business Elective, 3 credits
Elective - Business Elective, 3 credits
PSY-102 - Psychology: the Person & the Workplace, 3 credits Total Credits for Degree: 30 | 