Small Business Management Certificate

Plan Code 232, CIP Code 52.0299

Award: Certificate

Program Head: Rachael Thompson

Length: Two semesters (One year full-time study)

Purpose: The Small Business Management program is designed to train individuals for entry-level office supervision positions. It is also designed to assist those already employed to increase job skills for promotional purposes.

Admission Information: Students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course or program of study, but will enhance the student’s preparation for college-level coursework and increase the chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the general entry requirements of the College, this program requires that the students have basic skills in mathematics, reading and writing. Students not proficient in these areas will be required to enroll in appropriate prerequisite skills courses.

Program Requirements: This program includes general education courses in addition to courses in accounting, computers, mathematics, and business. Students must receive an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all applicable courses in order to receive the Small Business Management Certificate.

Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses in the curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to receive this academic award.