Small Business Management Certificate
Certificate
BusinessContact Information
(850) 201-8352
techedu@tcc.fl.edu
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About this Program
The Small Business Management Certificate program provides entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge necessary to establish, operate or enhance the success of a new or existing small business.
Total Credit Hours:
24
Estimated Time to Complete Program:
2 terms*
*based on 15 credit hours per term
Estimated Tuition Cost:
$2,419.92*
Eligible for Financial Aid:
Yes
Eligible for Veteran's Aid:
Yes
*based on current in-state tuition rate of $100.83 per credit hour
Program Overview & Requirements
Program Purpose:
To provide entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish, operate or enhance the success of a new or existing small business.
Program Length:
24 credit hours
Academic Division:
Business, Industry and Technology
Contact:
(850) 201-8352 or techedu@tcc.fl.edu
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Program Courses (24 credit hours)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business 3 credit hour(s)
- CGS2100 Microcomputer Applications for Business 3 credit hour(s)
- MAN2021 Introduction to Management 3 credit hour(s)
- MAR2011 Principles of Marketing 3 credit hour(s)
- MNA1161 Introduction to Customer Service 3 credit hour(s)
- MNA2130 Business Communication 3 credit hour(s)
- OST1324 Business Mathematics 3 credit hour(s)
- SBM2000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hour(s)
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