Learning Objectives:
Students will
ACTG
132
Be able to create, read and
H
interpret financial
statements
Appreciate the various
disciplines in operating a
small business and be able
to state how each relates to
each other
Be able to create a
L
marketing plan and discuss
the importance of
advertising
Be able to describe the
challenges and opportunities
of starting a small business
Be able to identify
L
technology needs of a small
business
Will be able to discuss the
advantages and
disadvantages of different
forms of business
Will be able to list and
describe working
environments and the
effects of management
decisions on work.
Will know the laws
affecting the hiring,
promoting, and discharging
of employees
A.D. Small Business Administration
Program Learning Objectives
L=Low, M=Medium, H=High
BUSN
BUSN
BUSN
MRKT
MRKT
121
231
350
281
389
or 355
Mgmt
280
MGMT
360
MGMT
365
FINC
245
H
H
M
H
M
M
H
M
M
L
M
L
L
H
M
H
M
L
H
Learning Objectives:
Students will
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132
Will be able to make
financial decisions
regarding the most effective
way to manage company
resources
Will be able to understand
laws affecting business
decisions and regulations
Students will be able to
create a business plan as
outlined by the SBA:
Market Analysis,
Organization/Management,
Marketing/Sales Analysis,
Funding Request, and
Financials
M
BUSN
121
BUSN
231
BUSN
350
or 355
MRKT
281
MRKT
389
MGMT
280
MGMT
360
H
H
L
H
L
H
H
L
H
MGMT
365
FINC
245
M
H
L
L
H
H
This associate degree prepares students who are interested in entry level positions in small business or who may be interested in
starting their own business. The business courses introduce students to topics in accounting, information systems, marketing,
management, and finance. Individuals wishing to start their own business must be knowledgeable not only from an operations
perspective but also be able to prepare business plans to obtain financing. The courses required in this degree will help potential
entrepreneurs gain the knowledge necessary to run a small business.
Career Descriptions:
What is an Entrepreneur?
An entrepreneur is a person who organizes and manages a business undertaking, assumes the risk for the sake of profit.
An entrepreneur also sees an opportunity, makes a plan, starts the business, manages the business, and receives the profits (SBA.org)
Marketing/Management Trainee
An entry-level position, requiring a two-year degree, in management or retail.