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Submitter's Information

Name

caren hennessy

Title

Dr

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Mt. San Jacinto College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Joyce Johnson

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Small Business Entrepreneurship

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Business Administration (050500)

Projected Start Date

01/07/19

Catalog Description

The Small Business/Entrepreneurship Certificate provides students with practical tools used in the small business environment. This certificate focuses on the critical thinking, technical, and soft skills needed to operate and work in a small business. Coursework includes explaining the various business functions as well as preparing and presenting a business plan.  

Enrollment Completer Projections

50

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Business Department's program outcomes promote the development of small business through course work to develop critical thinking that aids in generating business ideas and growth; the technology skills needed for operation, and the communication skills needed for continued growth.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

24

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

All the courses listed below are required.

CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
BADM 103Introductions to Business3Y1
BADM 104Business Communication3Y1
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3Y1
BADM 150Small Business Entrepreneurship3Y2
CAPP 122Excel3Y1
ACCT 124Financial Accounting3Y2
MGT 205Marketing Management3Y2
BADM Legal Environment of Business
3Y2
Program Requirements

The required courses in this program are offered every year, therefore the certificate can be completed in 1-2 years. Two courses require BADM 103 as a prerequisite, so that course should be taken first. 

Small Business Entrepreneurship Goals:

1 – Instruct students on the rigors of operating a small business.

2 – Prepare students to utilize technology that can help in business operations. 

3 – Provide an overview of the business environment in which small business operate.

Supporting Documents

Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

09/27/18 - 03:57 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Small Business Entrepreneurship". to caren hennessy's drafts. This message will be sent to chennessy@msjc.edu

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Diann Thursby Super User   ·  10/04/18

Received regional recommendation at 10-01-18 IEDRC Deans Meeting.