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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Creating Your Business in a Gig Economy",
  "award": "Certificate of Proficiency",
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      "markdown": "This unique three course certificate combines a comprehensive course in small business entrepreneurship to launch a business; a course in social media to advertise and market the business; and a cooperative education course where the student will be mentored on the creation of a new business or improvement of an existing business, via a business coach.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to create, market and maintain their own small business.\n2.  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply the principles, practices, and strategies of small business management in wholesale, retail, or service operations."
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          "code": "BUS 152",
          "title": "Social Media for Business",
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