One Year Technical Diploma
The Small Business Operation program provides prospective small-business owners/entrepreneurs with the principles involved in planning and operating a small business. Attention is given to small business appraisal and oportunities; developing a written business/marketing plan; and advertising, public relations, direct mail and sales promotion plans. Marketing concepts include planning, forecasting, segmentation, product strategy, product mix, pricing and distribution are emphasized. The program also provides an introduction to the basic principles, concepts and theories of business and non-business selling, and their application to an actual sales presentation. Special attention is given to personal development and self-image concepts.
Following is a list of potential classes in the Small Business Entrepreneurship program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Small Business Entrepreneurship information page.