Small Business Ownership Certificate
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-semester Certificate in Small Business Ownership and start or operate a business. Students explore small business management, finance and marketing concepts. This certificate prepares students for the entrepreneurial challenge of starting, operating and marketing a business effectively. This program includes additional elective classes in the following areas based on your interests: marketing, employee management, financial management, business support and looks at career options.
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First Semester
MAN 2025 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Entrepreneurial Operations (BUS 1002) or Small Business Management (MAN 2016) | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any SBO Certificate Elective* | 2 |
ELECTIVE | Any SBO Certificate Elective* | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any SBO Certificate Elective* | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 14
Important Program Notes:
To fulfill Small Business Ownership (SBO) Certificate requirements, you must complete a minimum of 8 Small Business Ownership (SBO) Certificate Elective* credits.
*Small Business Ownership (SBO) Certificate Electives include: ACC 1021, BUS 2017, BUS 2026, BUS 2078, CIS 1018, CIS 1035, CIS 1045, CIS 1055, CWB 1030, MAN 1016, MAN 1028, MAN 2026, MAR 1011, MAR 1055, MAR 2016, MAR 2020.
You must complete 14 total credits to earn your Small Business Ownership (SBO) Certificate. You should not exceed 16 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.