# Small Business Entrepreneurship (Certificate of Achievement)

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

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Students learn to create, market and maintain their own business in this four course sequence which includes writing a business plan, working closely with entrepreneurial and experienced business coaches, and interning in their field of choice. Topics include: principles, practices, and strategies of small business in wholesale, retail, or service operations as well as marketing principles and practices applicable to developing a successful business.

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 operation.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 8.5-12 |
| BMGT 153 | Small Business Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| **Select one course** | | 3 |
| BUS 152 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| or BUS 155 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 110 | Quickbooks | 2 |
| CE 100 | Cooperative Education | 0.5-4 |
| **Total** | | **8.5-12** |