Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 0916 - Catalog 2017/2018
Max Grunbaum Nagiel, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Admin., 386-506-4227
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Business Management Certificate program is to prepare students for employment in small business or promotion with a current employer into management through innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Description:
The college credit certificate program is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to start, operate, and/or improve a small business. Classes will be scheduled to accommodate the needs of individuals already working in the business world.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
- Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.
- Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software.
- Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the 205900 AS degree in Business Administration and 091300 Business Operations Entrepreneurship certificate.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: $2,457*
Access Fee: $31 ($1.26 per credit)
Assessment Fee: $33
Textbook Estimate: $1,050
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.
Careers
Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student, with 21% graduating within 2 semesters for 2014-15. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2013-14) for this field at 100%
Some program specific courses in this program may be applied toward the Business Operations - Entrepreneurship Certificate #091300.
Some program specific courses in this program may be applied toward the AS Business Administration Degree #205900.
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-119904.
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One
Business Elective (3 credits) Choose One
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One
Business Elective (3 credits)
Choose One
Total Credit Hours: 24
Upon completion of this certificate, students may be eligible to receive and apply for certificate 091300.
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the 205900 AS Degree in Business Administration.