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Management - Small Business Manager/Entrepreneurship Certificates

This certificate is designed for men and women who plan or presently operate their own business by gaining a foundation of knowledge as well as assist in the development of a Business Plan.

Please note: All students must demonstrate a minimum math competency equivalent to MTH 095. See also, Basic Certificate.

Certificate (C-0022)

Core Requirements Credits
BUS 123 How to Start Your Own Small Business 1
OAT 115 Outlook 1
BUS 133 Organization for Small Business 1
BUS 134 Marketing for Small Business 1
BUS 135 Accounting and Finance for Small Business 1
FAD 205 Emergency Care and Safety 2
ACC 120 Financial Accounting 4
BUS 108
 
BUS 137		 Introduction to Business
OR
International Business Practice Firm		 3
TQM 101 Total Quality Management 3
BLW 201 Introduction to Business Law 3
Minimum Hours: 20
Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Business Electives  
  Select any of the following course areas that will assist you in developing an effective business plan based on your needs. Please check course descriptions in the Catalog or an advisor for assistance. Business electives will be defined as the following areas:  
ACC Accounting  
BUS Business  
BLW Business Law  
OAT Office Automation Technology  
MIS Management Information Systems  
 
Minimum Hours: 13
Minimum for Degree (Core and Electives): 34

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Basic Certificates

South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The following basic certificate is now available. For further information, contact your academic advisor or counselor.

This certificate is designed for men and women planning to operate their own business who need a foundation of knowledge that will assist in the development of a Business Plan.

Entrepreneurship (C-0590)

  Credits
BUS 108
 
BUS 137		 Introduction to Business
OR
International Business Practice Firm		 4
OAT 172
 
MIS 101		 Business Communication
OR
Computer Applications and Literacy		 3
BUS 105 Business Mathematics 3
BUS 123 How to Start Your Own Small Business 1
BUS 133 Organization for Small Business 1
BUS 134 Marketing for Small Business 1
BUS 135
 
 Accounting and Finance for Small Business
OR
Business Elective[1]		 1
 
Total Credit Hours 13

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  1. NOTE: Business Elective is defined as any BUS, ACC, BLW, OAT, or CIS/MIS course.
For more information about this program, contact the Business Programs and Computer Technology department, at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2664.
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