Small Business Development Certificate

Small business is the backbone of the American Economy.  Being able to understand how to not only start but to successfully run a small business is vital to the economy.  This certificate will give the student the ability to successfully start and manage a small business.  All aspects of a business from sales, accounting, marketing, and funding will be explored.  The student will leave prepared to start a business and feel confident it will be successful.

A graduate will be able to:

• Communicate in a professional manner through online and in-person communication
• Evaluate both professional conduct and corporate conduct for ethical issues
• Build a business plan that is realistic
• Determine the best sources of funding for a small business
• Compile financials for a small business and evaluate their outcome
• Construct a marketing plan for small business