Small Business Management

Summary

The Associate of Science Degree in Small Business Management is designed for individuals planning to start, operate, or work in a small business. Students develop a strong foundation for business success with a focus on management processes in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a business across diverse settings. The program includes essential skills in key areas of entrepreneurial interest as well as offers students hands-on experience managing a business. The program emphasis is placed on starting and managing a business focusing on day-to-day decision making in key areas, such as management, marketing, finance, and communication. Students who successfully complete the award are prepared to start and/ or manage a business as well as prepare students currently working in a business for advancement into management positions.

The Business Department recommends that students planning to transfer completes BUSE 119 instead of BUSE 92.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Small Business Management Program will be able to:

1. Develop and apply appropriate communication skills across various business settings.
2. Analyze business scenarios to formulate and implement plans of action.
3. Leverage technology to manage and use information for decision making.

Requirements