Business: Small Business Management, AAS

This program offers development of the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency as a small business manager or entrepreneur. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

• Use basic accounting and financial principles to make management and marketing decisions;
• Apply technology and specific software as related to business applications;
• Apply basic business law applications to daily business operations, organizational issues, and personnel;
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various organizational formats available to the small business owner;
• Develop a basic business plan, marketing plan, and financial projections as commonly used in business;
• Apply the basic principles of human resource management and employment law to the overall management of an organization;
• Understand the benefits of various agencies available to assist the small business owner; and
• Explain the pros and cons of various funding options available for starting or expanding a business.