Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 091600 - Catalog 2024/2025
John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Administration, 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.
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the 205900 AS degree in Business Administration and 091300 Business Operations Entrepreneurship certificate.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
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Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.
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Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
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Create business documentation using appropriate software.
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Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
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Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at 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: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$2,457 |
| Access Fee: |
$27.84 ($1.16 per credit)
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| Assessment Fee: |
$34
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| Textbook Estimate: |
$1,050 |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Careers
Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2021-22) for this field at 99%.
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: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Business Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24