Entrepreneurial Small Business, Certificate

Award Granted: Certificate in Entrepreneurial Small Business	Major code: 04/410
Credits/Contacts Required: 34/34	CIP Code: 520799

Description

The Entrepreneurial Small Business Certificate is designed to provide students with a practical approach to learning the basics of running a business. General business theory, business operations, and communicating effectively within a business environment will be the main focus. If you desire to be your own boss, have the aptitude of a risk taker, and consider yourself a creative person, this certificate is for you!

Certificate Requirements (Min 34 Credits)

ACCT 100 - Practical Accounting Credit(s): 4 OR
ACCT 101 - Accounting Principles I Credit(s): 4
BUSN 160 - Introduction to Business Credit(s): 3
BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
BUSN 242 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BUSN 250 - Business Law I Credit(s): 3
BUSN 253 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
BUSN 258 - Small Business Management Credit(s): 3
BUSN 262 - Principles of Selling Credit(s): 3
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4
ECON 120 - Personal Finance Credit(s): 3 OR
ECON 131 - Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3 OR
ECON 132 - Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
XXX xxx - Business Electives (2 Credits) *

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

ACCT 100 - Practical Accounting Credit(s): 4 OR
ACCT 101 - Accounting Principles I Credit(s): 4
BUSN 160 - Introduction to Business Credit(s): 3
BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
BUSN 250 - Business Law I Credit(s): 3
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 17 | Contacts: 17

Second Semester

BUSN 242 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BUSN 253 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
BUSN 258 - Small Business Management Credit(s): 3
BUSN 262 - Principles of Selling Credit(s): 3
ECON 120 - Personal Finance Credit(s): 3 OR
ECON 131 - Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3 OR
ECON 132 - Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
XXX xxx - Business Electives (2 Credits) *

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 17 | Contacts: 17

NOTES:

* Business Electives can be chosen from any ACCT, BUSN, CIS, ECON, or OIS courses. Advisor assistance with choosing electives is highly recommended. All Co-op credits must be approved by an advisor.

Keyboarding proficiency is necessary for the successful completion of this degree. Students may demonstrate keyboarding proficiency by successfully passing the keyboarding test available in the Student Computing Center. Students without prior keyboarding experience should enroll in OIS 102 - Computer Keyboarding Skill Development