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
- 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
- Colleges Offered At
- Phoenix, Glendale, GateWay, Mesa, Rio Salado, Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain
- 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
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.1 %
Online Merchants
$80,701 Show expanded career information for Online Merchants
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.1 %
Security Management Specialists
$77,835 Show expanded career information for Security Management Specialists
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.42
Annual Median Wage
$77,835
Annual Job Openings
2,426
Number of People Employed
20,644
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.6 %
Sustainability Specialists
$80,701 Show expanded career information for Sustainability Specialists
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.1 %
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
| 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 | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 2–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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 | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 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 |
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.
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).