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Field of Interest
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.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Small Business Management Level I (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5153N
- Total Credits Required
- 10-12
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Prepare a business plan and budget to develop a comprehensive action, operations, and strategic plans.
- Apply basic accounting, finance, and marketing principles in a small business environment.
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Describe effective staff planning, personnel cost control, and discipline methods.
- Apply problem-solving processes to problems in small business daily operations.
Career Opportunities
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 Maricopa County-based annual median 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
$80,701 Show expanded career information for Business Continuity Planners
Online Merchants
$80,701 Show expanded career information for Online Merchants
Security Management Specialists
$77,835 Show expanded career information for Security Management Specialists
Sustainability Specialists
$80,701 Show expanded career information for Sustainability Specialists
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.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS200 | Small Business Operations | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | |
| (SBS202 and SBS203) or SBS230 |
(Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax Preparation and Financing And Cash Management For A Small Business) or Financial and Tax Management for Small Business | 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 | ||
| 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 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS200 | Small Business Operations | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | |
| SBS214 | Small Business Customer Relations | 1 | ||
| 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 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SBS202 and SBS203) or SBS230 |
(Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax Preparation and Financing And Cash Management For A Small Business) or Financial and Tax Management for Small Business | 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 |
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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.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=183585).
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