Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Entrepreneurship program prepares students to acquire the skills, tools and knowledge necessary for successful start-up and operations of a profit-making business. Emphasis is placed on evaluating potential business opportunities, developing a business plan, and practical application of small business operating principles. Students develop a foundation of business start-up strategies and practices that will enable them to prosper in the ever-changing small business environment.
Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: GC, GW, SM
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program.
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
EPS195 The Business Plan and Business Start-Up 2
SBS200 Small Business Operations 2
SBS202 Small Business Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation 1
SBS203 Financing and Cash Management for a Small Business 1
SBS204 Small Business Marketing and Advertising 2
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1
Credits: 9
Restricted Electives
Students should select two (2) credits from any of the following courses:
SBS211 Small Business Computer Applications 1
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1
SBS215 Managing Stress in Small Business 1
+ SBS216 Planning for a Small Business 2
SBS217 Starting/Managing a Home Business 1
SBS218 Establishing an Import/Export Business 1
SBS220 Internet Marketing for Small Business 2
+ SBS298AA Special Projects 1
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3
Credits: 2
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Prepare a detailed business plan for a specific business opportunity to the professional standards required of a lending institution or venture capitalist. (EPS195)
2. Apply problem-solving processes to problems in small business daily operations. (SBS200)
3. Describe the use of advertising media/public relations for a small business. (SBS204)
4. Describe sources, costs and evaluation methods for media use. (SBS204)
5. Create a financial plan for a small business. (SBS203)
6. Apply basic accounting principles to a small business. (SBS202)
7. Complete tax forms needed for most small businesses. (SBS202)
8. Describe effective staff planning personnel cost control and discipline methods. (SBS213)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 23, 2013
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
