Purpose: This program is designed to acquaint present and potential small business owners and employers with the fundamentals essential in starting and operating a small business.

Occupational Objectives: Small Business Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner/Manager, Small Business Employee.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement.  Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Core Requirements: Although the major emphasis in this curriculum is on business courses, a course in basic math competencies is also included.

Articulation: Individuals successfully completing this Career Studies Certificate program may continue their studies and earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management.