# Creating Your Business in a Gig Economy (Certificate of Proficiency)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Administration

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32745

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.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Upon completion of this program, students will be able to create, market and maintain their own small business.
2.  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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements:** | | 7-10 |
| BMGT 153 | Small Business Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 152 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| CE 100 | Cooperative Education | 0.5-4 |
| **Total** | | **7-10** |