Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management

Overview

This small business management program is a short-term (typically one year) non-credit program. It is a career technical education program designed to prepare students and managers of all levels in operating, managing, and growing a small business. Learning from real-life small business management cases and projects, you’ll develop the business acumen and technical expertise needed to launch a new enterprise, take over an existing business, or be the one employee who can make a difference to the future of the company. The program will also aid students in preparing for college-level courses in Business.

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate standards of ethical behavior in various business settings.
2. Evaluate the feasibility of success when starting a new business venture.
3. Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of business ownership relative to a business opportunity.
4. Research and compose a business plan that can be used for planning as well as financing.

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management (NCL): Program Requirements