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Seminole State's Business Administration and Management programs help students develop the high level skills needed to become an effective manager.
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C.C., Entrepreneurship Certificate
Certificate Type: C.C.
Major Code: ENTRE-CC
CIP: 0206140103
This program is designed to teach students the fundamentals of starting and operating a business venture while presenting entrepreneurship as a viable career option. Coursework covers opportunity recognition, business planning, cash flow and financial management, market research, e-commerce and how to understand accounting information.
The certificate is upward compatible with A.A., A.S., and B.A.S. degrees.
| Major Courses |
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| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business
This course is designed to provide an overview of the business environment. The business disciplines discussed include management, international business, marketing, finance, economics, accounting and business law. This course provides useful information for business majors and any others involved in owning or operating businesses. This course is also recommended for students expecting to take ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting. | 3 |
| GEB2112 | Entrepreneurship
This course provides business and non-business majors with the skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. The fundamentals of starting and operating a business, developing a business plan, obtaining financing, marketing a product or service and developing an effective accounting system will be covered. | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management
The course is designed to enable students to manage and operate a small business. The areas covered include developing a business plan, securing financing, accounting for business transactions, advertising and promotion, site location and managing the small business. This course is beneficial for those planning to start a small business as well as those already operating a business. | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from the following list: |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I
A study of law as it relates to the sources of law, courts and court procedures, torts, crimes and contracts. | 3 |
| CGS2100C | Office Applications
This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. | 3 |
| FIN2001 | Business Finance
The objective of this course is to present an applied approach to profit planning and cash management. At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: analyze, in depth, a firm's financial condition; develop a financial package for a startup enterprise; reorganize a company in financial difficulty and solve the problems involved with the acquisition and use of funds essential to the successful operation of a dynamic business organization. | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Introduction to Management
This course emphasizes the study of the four fundamental functions of management -- planning, leading, organizing and controlling -- and their application to business decision-making. Connections will be made between the planning process and the controlling function to evaluate organizational performance. The course also studies theoretical principles of management, communication concepts, human resource management, organizational structures, as well as motivational theory. Principles will be applied to entrepreneurial, corporate and international organizations. | 3 |
| MAR2011 | Marketing
This is an introductory course in marketing, emphasizing the four elements of the Marketing Mix - Product, Price, Place and Promotion. The course focuses on the marketing concept, role of strategic planning and development of marketing strategies. In addition, the concepts of market segmentation, demographics and selection of a target market will be studied. Importance of market research, consumer and industrial buying habits and the differences between consumer and industrial goods are also explored. Concepts behind product development and product acceptance are reviewed in the context of pricing and promotional techniques throughout the product life cycle. Importance of branding is evaluated. The concept of an integrated marketing campaign is explored within the context of the promotional mix - advertising, direct selling, sales promotion and public relations. Online marketing is explored utilizing the Internet. | 3 |
| OST2335C | Business Communication
This course develops effective oral and written business communication skills to create successful human relations. Communication skills are taught in the four language areas: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Studies include grammar, proofreading, editing and business communication composition. | 3 |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology
This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| SPC1608 | Introduction to Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety and listening with literal and critical comprehension. | 3 |
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of financial accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statement transactions, financial statement preparation, accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses. Accounting for entities, including partnerships and corporations, is introduced. | 3 |
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| APA1111C | Office Systems Accounting I
This course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of accounting. Selected topics include accounts payable and receivable, cash control systems, worksheets, financial statements, adjusting and closing entries, purchases and cash payments, sales and cash receipts and payroll. Activities are recorded manually and in an accounting software program. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 12 |
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