Certificate of Proficiency l 16 credits minimum
Management, Marketing and Legal Studies Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, BB 109
General Information, (801) 957- 4073
Program Information, (801) 957-4470
http://www.slcc.edu/businessmanagement/
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advisor, Taylorsville Redwood Campus BB 132A, (801) 957-4323
Program Faculty:
Professors - Don Gren, Amar Sahay
Associate Professors - Basil Chelemes
Assistant Professors - Edward Engh, Eric LeDuc
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: In addition to SLCC tuition and fees http://www.slcc.edu/cashiering/tuitionfees.asp, the estimated cost of books is $300 per semester.
Estimated Time to Completion: Approximately one semester.
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. The certificate is financial aid eligible, if you plan to stack it with other certificates, which will lead to a Certificate of Completion or AAS degree. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if your classes are eligible.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
| Demonstrate understanding of retail concepts of merchandise management, assortment, pricing, visuals, etc. |
1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge |
| Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of law as they relate to business. |
1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge |
| Demonstrate skills in planning, evaluation, and analysis of various components of a small business operation by developing a business plan. |
4 - Think Critically and Creatively |
| Communicate effectively while presenting analyses on case studies and business scenarios. |
2- Communicate Effectively |
