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Oct 05, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Business: Small Business Management, AAS
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This program offers development of the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency as a small business manager or entrepreneur.
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to
- Use basic accounting and financial principles to make management and marketing decisions;
- Apply technology and specific software as related to business applications;
- Apply basic business law applications to daily business operations, organizational issues, and personnel;
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various organizational formats available to the small business owner;
- Develop a basic business plan, marketing plan, and financial projections as commonly used in business;
- Apply the basic principles of human resource management and employment law to the overall management of an organization;
- Understand the benefits of various agencies available to assist the small business owner; and
- Explain the pros and cons of various funding options available for starting or expanding a business.
Second Semester Total: 16
Second Semester Total: 14
Total Credits: 63
RIndicates Related Instruction Requirement.
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.
Program Information
- An internship is an option for this program. Students must apply for placements the prior semester. For more information and application deadlines, contact Cathy Allard at (406) 756-3808 or callard@fvcc.edu.
- All required courses within the degree program must be taken for a letter grade. No courses may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
- If you are considering transfer to a four-year college, some of the courses will transfer as electives only. See your advisor for more information.
Opportunities After Graduation
- Graduates may start their own business, manage a small business for someone else, or work in a small business in a professional role.
- Small businesses account for 99% of Montana businesses and employ 65% of Montana employees.
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 |
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