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2008-2009
Small Business Training
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Small Business Training

Technical Diploma  —  Oak Creek Campus

Program Code: 30-145-1

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.


This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — The Small Business Training diploma program prepares you to start a new career in management, or your own business. It is also useful if you are seeking career advancement or a job change. The training is designed to give you a broad background of business knowledge. It also prepares you for employment in a variety of industries including manufacturing, service and retail.

This diploma is also offered in a bilingual-assisted format.

Career Outlook — The small business sector has been recognized worldwide as a primary contributor to economic growth. In order for this sector to develop its full potential, small business owners and managers need to develop skills not only to manage their businesses, but to deal with issues in the new global business environment.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a graduate of this diploma program to be able to:

  • Understand the management role
  • Manage basic business and marketing skills
  • Understand business transactions and opportunities
  • Be self-sufficient and independent
  • Develop and conduct effective sales
  • Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the business computer environment
  • Provide effective communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrate research skills
  • Understand diversity and global market

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to
the program:
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Some capabilities are of major significance to your success in the program. For example, you must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in your interactions with others. You will need to possess the flexibility to shift attention as problems present themselves, have an interest in work involving people and business procedures and exhibit patience and courtesy in handling inquiries and complaints.

Related Programs:

Business Mid-Management
Marketing
eCommerce/Web Administration
Travel Services

For more information, call 414-571-4500.

Curriculum Effective 2008-2009.


SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS 

Credits

 

Hours

 

BADM-134

Business Organization and Management

3

3r

 

COMPSW-106

Introduction to MS Office

3

 

3r

 

 

MKTG-102

Marketing Principles 

     3

 

3r

 

OR

MKTG-103 Fundamentals of Marketing ‡

 

 

 

 

RBUS-102

Math of Business

3

 

3r

 

 

 

BADM-145

Small Business Management ‡

     3

 

3r

 

ACCTG-110

Financial Accounting

3

 

3r

 

ENG-151

Communication Skills ‡

3

 

3r

 

 

OR

ENG-201 English 1 ‡

 

 

MKTG-104

Selling Principles

3

3r

 

RBUS-180

Business Career Planning 

 1 

 

1r 

 

 

OR

MKTG-151 Business Career Management

 

 

 

 

 

 TOTAL CREDITS: 25

    

Hours per Week: r  = related, s = shop

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
‡ Prerequisite Required

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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