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Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies is for people who intend to start, or who already operate a small business. This program can help students who have a skill or idea – and want to be their own boss – to realize their goal of running a successful business. The degree program incorporates general education courses with the small business management curriculum.The Certificate is designed for those with no prior college course work and includes English Composition with the Small Business Management curriculum. The Certificate of Achievement program is geared toward people who already hold a college degree and intend to operate a small business.

Can students who major in Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies transfer to a four-year college or university?
Many colleges and universities will apply the courses taken towards a bachelor's degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor for appropriate planning.

What will students learn if they study Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies?
They will study the elements that are necessary for a thriving business: business plan, capital needs, marketing strategies, legal and tax issues, forms of ownership, employee management, new technologies, sales, marketing and new product development. They will acquire skills particular to entrepreneurs but transferable to the general business environment. Note: Not all SBM courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at (732) 906-2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.

Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. You may satisfy this requirement with a grade of "C" or better in high school Algebra I. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.

How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years and the certificate in one year. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions. Some major courses in the Small Business Management program may only be offered in the evenings and not every semester.

Questions?
Contact Professor Nancy Bailey, Department Chair, at (732) 906-2594 or bam@middlesexcc.edu.

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Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) DEGREE - SBUS.AAS

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisites and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
Semester I
ENG 121ENGLISH COMPOSITION I3A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of 'C' or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a 'C' or better or a score on the reading portion of the College's Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009.
BUS 101BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT3
BUS 115MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE3Passing score on the College's Placement Test or MAT 013.
Students with the appropriate academic prerequisites, in consultation with their Academic Advisor, should elect the appropriate Mathematics course. MAT courses with the designation GE fulfill the General Education Elective.
BUS 107COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS3
___ ___GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS)3
Semester II
ENG 122

or

ENG 125
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II



ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE
3A grade of 'C' or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of 'C' or better in ENG 121 and a grade of 'C' or better in RDG 011.
SBM 110ACCOUNTING FORSMALL BUSINESS4NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 120SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 130MARKETING AND SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters
SPE 121FUNDALMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING3
Semester III
BUS 201BUSINESS LAW I3
SBM 210ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 220LEADERSHIPAND SUPERVISION3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
___ ___BUSINESS ELECTIVE3Courses with MKT or MGT for which students have the appropriate preparation are recommended or see Department Chair.
___ ___GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCEELECTIVE (GE SS)3
___ ___PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION1-3
Semester IV
SBM 230RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.,2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 240CO-OP/INTERNSHIP IN SMALL BUSINESS3

Senior status in SBM curriculum or writtenpermission of DepartmentChairperson

SBM 250SEMINAR IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES3

BUS 101, SBM 110, SBM 120, SBM 130, SBM 210 or permission of Department Chairperson

NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.,2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.

___ ___GENERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SCI)3-4General Education Science Elective, students may elect courses with a code of BIO, CHEM, ENV, PHY orSCI for which they have the appropriate academic preparation.
___ ___GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE3Any GE course

Total Credits:

62-65

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate of Achievement- SBUS.COA

Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. Designed for the person with a college degree. Assumes Basic Skills and General Education (including Math) requirements are satisfied. Below are required courses for program completion.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
BUS 101BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT3
SBM 110ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS4NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 120SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 130MARKETING AND SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 210




SBM 230

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS

or

RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 250SEMINAR IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES3BUS 101, SBM 110, SBM 120, SBM 130, SBM 210 or permission of Department Chairperson.

NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.

Total Credits:

19

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurial StudiesCertificate- SBUS.CER
Below are required courses for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. Assumes Basic Skills and Math requirements are satisfied.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
BUS 101BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT3
BUS 107COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS3
ENG 121ENGLISH COMPOSITION I3A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of 'C' or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a 'C' or better or a score on the reading portion of the College's Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009.
ENG 122

or

ENG 125
ENGISH COMPOSITION II



ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE
3A grade of 'C' or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of'C' or better in ENG 121 and a grade of'C' or better in RDG 011.
SBM 110ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS4NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 120SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 130MARKETING AND SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 210ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 230RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT3NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
SBM 250SEMINAR IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES3BUS 101, SBM 110, SBM 120, SBM 130, SBM 210 or permission of Department Chairperson.

NOTE: Not all major courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Please call the Department Chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.

Total Credits:

31

 
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