Quick Links
Certificate Programs
Small Business Management
30-31This certificate is for individuals who wish to own or operate a small business. Emphasis is on the hands-on skills needed to operate a successful business enterprise. All of the courses can be applied toward an A.A.S. degree in Individual Studies. Many of the courses can be used in other business-related degree programs.
To prepare students to own or operate a small business.
- Graduates secure a job in the field of business within two years.
- Graduates seeking further education transfer to a degree program.
- Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by working collaboratively.
- Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.
- Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem-solving tool.
- Students will understand basic bookkeeping practices and be able to calculate price margins, markups, and business ratios.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of worldwide issues related to small businesses that cross national boundaries.
- Students will demonstrate a knowledge of financial and market information and resources available to small business owners.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
Plan of Study:
3.0
This course is the first of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses through the adjustment and closing of the books and the preparation of the income statement, the statement of owner equity, and the balance sheet. The details of accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and current liabilities are investigated. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This basic law course investigates the application of law to societal and business relationships through a study of the concept of commercial law and its sources, the law of contracts, the law of sales, and the law of negotiable instruments. Lecture, class discussion, and case study comprise the primary methods of instruction In the effort to develop awareness of the logic and application of the law. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course emphasizes the basic practices, concepts, and activities involved in developing a successful marketing program. Topics include buyer behavior, market identification, product development, distribution, promotion, pricing, and the uncontrollable factors (economic, social, political, legal and technological) involved in the changing marketing environment of today. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course reviews basic arithmetic processes to develop speed and accuracy in working with decimals, fractions, and percentages. Calculators are used to solve business problems, including simple and compound interest, discounting promissory notes, present value, installment purchases, and mortgages. Retail mathematics covers the areas of purchase and cash discounts, trade discounts, and markup of merchandise. Topics may also include the mathematics of sales and property taxes and payroll. Problem-solving exercises are completed through applications and exercises. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course is a practical course designed to increase an individual's knowledge of the nuances involved in operating a small business. It is for both those individuals who are actively considering business ownership and those who merely desire to increase their general knowledge of business. Through lecture, films, and discussion, the individual will examine the necessary managerial and operational skills for proprietorship, develop a knowledge bank, and become acquainted with the available resources for small business. Areas covered include: self-assesment, planning, decision-making, legal forms of business, record keeping, business insurance, taxes, advertising and promotion. Examinations plus the presentation of a realistic business plan make up the major course requirements. The Small Business Administration provides resource material for the course. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. See when this course is offered ...
Any AC, BM (above 101), or IS course other than those already required in the program. BM294 Business Internship substitutes for two business electives.
3.0
This course develops an understanding of the basic functions of management as well as the social and economic responsibilities of those people engaged in management. Emphasis is placed on the problem of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course introduces the functions involved with managing the human resources within an organization. Topics include job design and analysis, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation administration, benefits, and employee rights. See when this course is offered ...
OR
3.0
This course covers the essential skills to sell a product, service, or idea. Activities include the writing and preparing of a detailed presentation plan as well as the expository delivery of the plan. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course covers the fundamental principles of effective business correspondence, report writing, and oral communications. These principles are applied first to sentences and paragraphs, and then to specific types of business communications. It includes a review of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and composition as necessary. See when this course is offered ...
Program Completion
| Program Length (months) | 9 |
| Completers between July-2011 and June-2012 | 2 |
| Completers in Normal Time | NR |
| On-time Graduation Rate | NR |
Estimated Cost to Complete in Normal Time
| In-state Tuition & Fees | 4,130 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,600 |
| Room & Board | 9,170 |
| Total Cost | 14,650 |
| Complete list of Tuition and Fees |
Debt at Completion
| Completers with Debt | 1 |
| Median Federal Debt | NR |
| Median Private Debt | NA |
| Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt | NA |
Occupations and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes
| Chief Executives | 11-1011 |
| General Operations Managers | 11-1021 |
| Managers, All Other | 11-9199 |
Job Placement
| MVCC is not required to report placement data by the state or our accrediting agencies |
| NR: Not reported due to privacy concerns (number of completers is less than 10) |
| NA: Not applicable |
Office for Vice President of
Learning and Academic Affairs
Payne Hall, Room 395
315.792.5301
Contact Information
Mary Noti
Assistant to the VP of
Learning and Academic Affairs
Email: Office of VPLAA