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
BMIS 211 - Introduction to Business Decision Support Credit(s): 4
BMKT 225 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 1

First Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3 *
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 *
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: 30

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

Program Information

Contact your advisor for program information.
Some courses require satisfactory scores on placement exams before being admitted. See the course descriptions for details.

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 the FVCC Student Support Center or the Faculty Advisor.

Faculty Advisor	Student Support Center Advisor
Connie Hitchcock, M.B.A.	Jori Bullemer
BSS 107	LRC 129
(406) 756-4329	(406) 756-3905
chitchcock@fvcc.edu	jbullemer@fvcc.edu