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Small Business

Credential:
Departmental Certificate
Locations:
Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
31
Total Tuition & Fees:
$5,032.23

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Dreaming of launching your own business but not sure where to start? The small business management certificate gives you the practical knowledge and tools to plan, build and operate a successful venture. Designed to be completed in one year, this certificate strengthens your understanding of marketing, management, accounting, business law, technology and organizational practices—core skills for every entrepreneur. All coursework in this certificate applies to the marketing management associate’s degree, allowing you to continue your education while developing the expertise essential for small business success.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
MKT 2000 Marketing Management ^
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 1120 Principles of Management ^
Credit Hours: 3
ACC 1100 Introduction to Financial Accounting ^
or ACC 1200 Managerial Accounting ^
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
ITS 1105 Computer Concepts and Software Applications ^*
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
MKT 2400 Electronic Business Applications
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 1060 Organizational Behavior
or MGT 2020 Quality Management
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 2140 Small Business Management
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 2600 Legal Environment of Business
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1112 English II ***
or ENG 2211 Business Communication ***
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

^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.

Terri Campbell

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