Certificate of Completion in Small Business Management Level I

Small Business Management Level I
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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Management Level I program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to own and/or manage a small business. Prepares students to acquire the skills, tools and knowledge necessary for successful start-up and operations of a business.

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Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Small Business Management Level I (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5153N
Total Credits Required
10-12
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better required for all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Prepare a business plan and budget to develop a comprehensive action, operations, and strategic plans.
  2. Apply basic accounting, finance, and marketing principles in a small business environment.
  3. Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  4. 描述有效的人员规划,人员成本control, and discipline methods.
  5. Apply problem-solving processes to problems in small business daily operations.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • 最初的课程安排是由电流district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SBS200 Small Business Operations Critical courseGateway course 2
(SBS202 and
SBS203)
or
SBS230
(Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax PreparationandFinancing And Cash Management For A Small Business)orFinancial and Tax Management for Small Business 2
SBS204or
SBS220or
MKT271
Small Business Marketing And AdvertisingorInternet Marketing For Small BusinessorPrinciples of Marketing 2–3
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1
EPS195or
SBS216 or
MGT253
Business Start-Up and PlanningorPlanning for a Small BusinessorOwning and Operating a Small Business 2–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SBS200 Small Business Operations Critical courseGateway course 2
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1
EPS195or
SBS216 or
MGT253
Business Start-Up and PlanningorPlanning for a Small BusinessorOwning and Operating a Small Business 2–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
(SBS202 and
SBS203)
or
SBS230
(Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax PreparationandFinancing And Cash Management For A Small Business)orFinancial and Tax Management for Small Business 2
SBS204or
SBS220or
MKT271
Small Business Marketing And AdvertisingorInternet Marketing For Small BusinessorPrinciples of Marketing 2–3
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=183585).