Entrepreneurship II - Small Business Ownership and Expansion

Certificate of Achievement Business Administration · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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:

Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and Program Maps.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
BUS G101The Mindset of Business Success3
MGMT G162Managing a Small Business3
Elective Courses
Select four of the following:6
BUS G153Writing an Effective Business Plan1.5
BUS G158Raising Money to Start or Grow a Business1.5
BUS G159Legal Essentials for Starting a Business1.5
MGMT G163Accounting Concepts for Small Business1.5
orACCT G163Accounting Concepts for Small Business
MKTG G167Marketing and Social Media for Entrepreneurs1.5
Total Units12

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