The Small Business Management degree/certificate is not accepting new students effective Fall 2023. Current students, please see your archived catalog and DegreeWorks audit, contact your department, or your Academic Advisor.

Certificate of Proficiency | 17 credits minimum

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Program Description
The Certificate of Proficiency in Small Business Management provides the unique skills needed to start-up and run a new, small business or to take over the management and operation of an existing business.

Career Opportunities
Small business managers often work very closely with business owners to monitor day-to-day business activities, assist with marketing the business and to hire, motivate and manage staff. Effective small business managers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to drive a business to success and profit with minimal resources and under the direction of the owner. In many instances, the owner of a small business is also the manager. For complete competence in Small Business Management, these courses should be complemented with other skill building courses. This Certificate of Proficiency may be used as a stackable credential for other Business AS or AAS degrees.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

Note: This Certificate of Proficiency is not eligible for financial aid. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine course and program eligibility.