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Why Small Business Management

Small businesses represent the majority of businesses in the United States. This curriculum provides students with the skills and core competencies necessary to successfully start, own, and maintain a small business or franchise. These courses are quite appropriate for those seeking new skills for a career change.

Students complete courses in computerized accounting, business communications, and a simulation to nurture small business management skills. Students learn how to start a new small business, compose a business plan, compile financial statements, and evaluate a small business analyzing its financial statements. Students develop long-term strategies to ensure a small business or franchise is an enriching experience and a rewarding career.

 All courses in this curriculum are available online through Black Hawk College.

NOTE: This program is not financial aid eligible.

Discover careers and salaries for this program

Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Online
Number of Credits
28
Next Start Date
Any Time

Careers In Small Business Management

  • Supply Chain Manager
  • General and Operations Manager
  • Online Merchant
  • Supervisor
  • Fundraiser
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Contact Business, Computer and Engineering Technology

Darcy Jeffries
Co-Department Chair

Jodee Werkheiser
Co-Department Chair