# Entrepreneurship II - Small Business Ownership and Expansion (Certificate of Achievement)

Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Administration

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/pathways/business/business-administration/entrepreneurship-ii-small-business-ownership-expansion-cert-achieve/

This Certificate is designed for students seeking to start, manage, and/or expand a small business. The curriculum addresses the marketing, legal, regulatory and financial aspects of starting and managing a small business. Completion of this Entrepreneurship Certificate program demonstrates knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset and process and provides practical tools and methods for starting, managing, and expanding a business. This Certificate builds on the Entrepreneurship I Certificate of Achievement - Small Business Startup Essentials; however, the Entrepreneurship II Certificate may be completed independently of the Entrepreneurship I Certificate.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Assess the financial, marketing, legal and regulatory considerations for starting and owning a business.
2.  Prepare business planning documents to start or expand a business.
3.  Apply accounting information and prepare financial statements to evaluate business performance.
4.  Apply managerial methods to conduct operations such as business formation, online presence, and staffing.

#### Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

-   Business management or ownership
-   Independent contractors
-   Part-time business owners
-   Small business owners

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and Program Maps.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| BUS G101 | The Mindset of Business Success | 3 |
| MGMT G162 | Managing a Small Business | 3 |
| **Elective Courses** | |  |
| **Select four of the following:** | | 6 |
| BUS G153 | Writing an Effective Business Plan | 1.5 |
| BUS G158 | Raising Money to Start or Grow a Business | 1.5 |
| BUS G159 | Legal Essentials for Starting a Business | 1.5 |
| MGMT G163 | Accounting Concepts for Small Business | 1.5 |
| or ACCT G163 | Accounting Concepts for Small Business |  |
| MKTG G167 | Marketing and Social Media for Entrepreneurs | 1.5 |
| **Total Units** | | 12 |