Semester 1

• ACC-101 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3 *
• CIT-110 Applications/Concepts Credits: 3
• MAN-107 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3 *
• MAN-105 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3 *
• MAN-111 Principles of Management Credits: 3

Semester 2

• MAN-204 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Credits: 3
• Elective- Career Elective Credits: 3

Choose one course from ACC, BUS, FIN, or MAN. 

• ACC-105 Accounting Information Systems Credits: 3

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• MAN-112 Organizational Behavior/Design Credits: 3

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• BUS-201 Business Law I Credits: 3

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

• Analyze viability of opportunities from various points of view.
• Understand the leadership skills and personal characteristics needed for success in starting and managing a small business.
• Develop and implement a business plan.
• Prepare a set of financial statements for a service, merchandising or manufacturing business that is structured as a sole proprietorship, partnership or a corporation.
• Analyze a set of financial statements to determine strengths or weaknesses of the business.
• Understand the basic principles of business law, contracts and agency, intellectual property and product liability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications as required to operate and manage a small business.
• Examine management theory and practice, and explain basic business methodology and management issues.
• Be able to identify and analyze the marketing strategies of an organization that can be used to advance its mission.
• Understand the techniques useful in achieving the full potential from limited resources and improving productivity and effectiveness.

Career Outlook

This certificate prepares graduates to start and manage a small business, and to move into management and supervisory positions.

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