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. 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.

Required Courses

First Year

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
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
ECNS 201B - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 17

Spring Semester

ACTG 150 - Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 3 *
ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 4 *
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 *
BMGT 235 - Management Credit(s): 3
BMKT 225 - Marketing Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

BFIN 205 - Personal Finance Credit(s): 3
BGEN 122 - Applied Business Math Credit(s): 3 *
BGEN 235 - Business Law Credit(s): 4
BMGT 210 - Small Business Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
BGEN 299 - Capstone Credit(s): 3 *
BMKT 130 - Search Engine Marketing Credit(s): 3
BMKT 131 - Introduction to Social Media Marketing Credit(s): 3 *
BMKT 132 - Writing for Web Marketing Credit(s): 3 *

Second Semester Total: 14

Total Credits: 63

*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 97% of Montana businesses and employ 67% of Montana employees.

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