Purpose
This certificate program is part of the Business Administration and Management AS degree program.
A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level
courses, which is part of an AS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment.
The College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Small Business Management program offers a sequence of
courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and
relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for managing a small business and/or further
education and careers in the Business, Management, and Administration fields.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 24 credit hours of Small Business
Management Core Requirements. Students completing this College Credit Certificate can transfer the
credits directly to the Business Administration and Management AS degree.
Course Prerequisites
Many courses require prerequisites. Click on each course’s name in the list below to check for
prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must
complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.
Certificate Completion/Graduation
Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major after which, students must complete an
application for graduation through the Office of the Registrar and enroll in the GRD 1500 course the
semester in which they intend to graduate. Students must apply for graduation by the published deadline
to be assured of final clearance for graduation, timely receipt of their diploma, and participation in the
commencement ceremony.