Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 091300 - Catalog 2023/2024
Jackson Musyimi, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3261, Jackson.Musyimi@daytonastate.edu
Diana-Joy Colarusso, 386-506-3603, DianaJoy.Colarusso@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Administration, 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.
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.
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
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available 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*: |
$1,843 |
| Access Fee: |
$20.88 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$900
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*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Careers
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.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2016-17) for this field at 100%.
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.
| 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 (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Business Elective (3 credits):
Choose One Course
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18