Small Business Management Level I

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Management Level I program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to own and/or manage a small business. Prepares students to acquire the skills, tools, and knowledge necessary for successful start-up and operations of a business.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Academic Plan Code
5153N
Total credits required
10 - 12
Catalog Year
2019 - 2020
What You'll Learn
  1. Prepare a business plan and budget to develop a comprehensive action, operations, and strategic plans.
  2. Apply basic accounting, finance, and marketing principles in a small business environment.
  3. Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  4. Describe effective staff planning, personnel cost control, and discipline methods.
  5. Apply problem-solving processes to problems in small business daily operations.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Business Continuity Planners
$76,990
Customs Brokers
$67,680
Energy Auditors
$63,770
Online Merchants
$76,990
Sustainability Specialists
$76,990

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
EPS195 or
SBS216 or
MGT253		 Business Start-Up and Planning or Planning for a Small Business or Owning and Operating a Small Business 2–3
SBS200 Small Business Operations Critical course Gateway course 2
SBS204 or
SBS220 or
MKT271		 Small Business Marketing and Advertising or Internet Marketing for Small Business or Principles of Marketing 2–3
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1
SBS230 Financial and Tax Management for Small Business 2

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
EPS195 or
SBS216 or
MGT253		 Business Start-Up and Planning or Planning for a Small Business or Owning and Operating a Small Business 2–3
SBS200 Small Business Operations Critical course Gateway course 2

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
SBS204 or
SBS220 or
MKT271		 Small Business Marketing and Advertising or Internet Marketing for Small Business or Principles of Marketing 2–3
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1
SBS230 Financial and Tax Management for Small Business 2

Courses Not Currently Offered

Chandler-Gilbert Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
EPS195 Business Start-Up and Planning Glendale, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
SBS204 Small Business Marketing and Advertising Glendale, Phoenix, Rio Salado
SBS216 Planning for a Small Business Rio Salado
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://cgc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5153N-CGC08
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Small Business Management Level I