# Business Quick Startup (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Administration

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/businessadministration/

This program offers short, targeted, intensive classes designed to allow students to quickly complete their certificate and start a business. Business Quick Startup is designed to meet a variety of needs, including those of students with a concept they want to bring to market; those who may be interested in starting their own business but need to assess feasibility for an idea; and business owners who have identified an internal conceptual weakness needing improvement. This certificate is action-oriented and students will have tools they need to begin operations at the completion of the program.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop a professional business plan with all supporting startup documentation.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| BUS 132 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 152 | Business Idea Generation and Feasibility Analysis | 2 |
| BUS 153 | Business Startup Fundamentals | 1 |
| BUS 154 | Funding the Entrepreneurial Venture | 1 |
| BUS 155 | Business Plan Development | 2 |
| **Select a minimum of 3 units from the following elective courses:** | | 3 |
| ACCT 104 | Payroll Accounting |  |
| ACCT 145 | Individual Income Tax |  |
| AUTO 105 | Automotive Reconditioning and Detailing |  |
| CSIT 146 | E-Commerce and Web Presence |  |
| CSIT 155 | Social Media for Business |  |
| DESN 101 | Computer-Aided Design and Drafting |  |
| DESN 203 | Solid Modeling |  |
| HORT 121 | Sustainable Landscape and Turf Management |  |
| HORT 166 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture |  |
| HOSP 130 | Conference and Special Event Management |  |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |