Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 0913 - Catalog 2017/2018
Max Grunbaum Nagiel, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
Diana-Joy Colarusso, 386-506-3603, DianaJoy.Colarusso@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Admin., 386-506-4227
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Business Operations Certificate program is to prepare students for employment in small business 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, 222100 - AS degree in Industrial Management Technology, and the 091600 - Business Management certificate.
Note: To ensure Financial Aid program eligibility, students need to also be accepted to the parallel associate degree program.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: $1,843*
Access Fee: $23 ($1.26 per credit)
Assessment Fee: $33
Textbook Estimate: $900
*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 their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available 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 for a full-time student, with 20% 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 credits earned in this program may be applied toward the AS degree in Business Administration - 205900 or the AS degree in Industrial Management Technology - 222100.
Some credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Business Management Certificate - 091600.
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/11-1021.00
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
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective - Choose one:
Business Elective - Choose One (3 credits):
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits) - Choose One:
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Business Elective - Choose one:
Total Credit Hours: 18
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward Certificate 091600 - Business Management, 205900 - AS Degree in Business Administration, and 222100 - AS Degree in Industrial Management Technology.