Business: Entrepreneurship, CAS

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This program offers a basic foundation in starting and/or managing a small business. All courses within this certificate can be applied to the AAS in Small Business Management. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Apply a broad overview of small business management and entrepreneurial approaches;
Identify the various services provided by the Small Business Association;
Prepare a business plan;
Identify the pros and cons of various forms of business ownership; and
Discuss the startup of a new business and outline the steps necessary to get the business open and running.

Required Courses

Fall Semester

ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4
BGEN 204 - Business Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMKT 225 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
CAPP 156 - MS Excel Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

ACTG 150 - Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 3 *
BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 210 - Small Business Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
BMKT 131 - Introduction to Social Media Marketing Credit(s): 3 *

Second Semester Total: 15

Total Credits: 31

^RIndicates Related Instruction Requirement.

* Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Information

Contact your advisor for program information.

Opportunities After Graduation

This certificate enhances the managerial skills of those already operating or planning to open a small business. Students are also prepared for entry-level positions in small business as an employee or management trainee.

Advising Information

For more information about the program, contact an advisor.

Faculty Advisor	Academic Advisor
Scott Nolan, M.B.A.	Jori Bullemer
BSS 108	LRC 129
(406) 756-3918	(406) 756-3905
snolan@fvcc.edu	jbullemer@fvcc.edu