Business Quick Startup
Certificate of Proficiency Business Administration · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |