OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Small businesses represent the majority of businesses in the United States and can be started at a low cost and on a part-time basis. This specialization will prepare students for self-employment and careers in small business. It directly focuses on the practical aspects of small business and business ownership. At the completion of the Small Business Management Specialization, students will have newly developed knowledge and skills to operate a successful business, such as a franchise, restaurant, day care center, sporting goods store, computer service business, bridal store, clothing store, printing service, or any micro-business.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Communicate effectively using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, electronic).
- Identify and analyze ethical issues in business.
- Develop and present a marketing plan and business plan.
- Analyze financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member.
- Use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions based on accepted business principles.
- Execute the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- Explain the major components of human resource management decision-making.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
