Small Business Departmental Certificate

This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations.

This certificate is focused on developing the essential knowledge needed by an individual who wants to start a small business. It will provide the student with the necessary tools for developing a successful business operation. All courses can be applied to the associate degrees in Management or Marketing.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of the Small Business departmental certificate, a graduate will be able to:

Apply basic business and management concepts, skills, and tools.
Demonstrate knowledge of social responsibility trends, ethical issues, and legal considerations

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
MKT 2000	Marketing Management ^	3
MGT 1120	Principles of Management ^	3
ACC 1100	Introduction to Financial Accounting ^
or ACC 1200	Managerial Accounting ^	4
ENG 1111	English I	3
ITS 1105	Computer Concepts and Software Applications ^*	3

Spring
MKT 2400	Electronic Business Applications	3
MGT 1060	Organizational Behavior
or MGT 2020	Quality Management	3
MGT 2140	Small Business Management	3
MGT 2600	Legal Environment of Business	3
ENG 1112	English II ***
or ENG 2211	Business Communication ***	3

	Total credit hours	31

^Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit Available.

* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 before taking a computer class.

***Students who plan on transferring courses for advanced degree work should verify the best/appropriate course selection based on the receiving institution's degree requirements.

Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co requisites, including college preparatory requirements.

Questions? We're here to help!

Teresa Campbell, MBA Professor, Management and Marketing

937.328.6132 campbellt@clarkstate.edu