John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
Carol Bellman, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4227, Carol.Bellman@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Business Management Certificate prepares students for entry-level management positions and advancement opportunities through a career-focused curriculum that develops business knowledge, leadership skills, and workforce competencies.
Description:
This college credit certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and operate a small business or advance into supervisory and management roles. Courses may be scheduled to accommodate individuals currently working in business environments.
Continue Your Education
Apply this certificate toward:
- Business Administration A.S.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Prepare financial information for management decisions.
- Communicate business ideas and terminology effectively.
- Apply business-related theories to real-world problems.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software.
- Develop marketing plans using marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new venture.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida 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 grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
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/.
Career and Labor Market Information
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: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4031.00.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Operations Manager; General Manager; Operations Supervisor; Production Supervisor; Shift Manager; Manufacturing Supervisor; Team Leader |
| Primary Occupation (SOC) |
11-1021 – General and Operations Managers
51-1011 – First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
|
| Regional Demand |
214 annual openings • Approximately 3,586 regional jobs |
| Regional Wage |
Median: $64,640 annually ($31.08/hour) 10th Percentile: $45,120 | 90th Percentile: $96,780/td>
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| Program Length |
The typical length of this program is 30 weeks for a full-time student. |
| Placement Rate |
The 2023–2024 FETPIP placement rate for program completers was 92%. |
| Career Resources |
O*NET Online |
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 11-1021 and 51-1011.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
24 Credits
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3.00 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective
Choose one:
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| APA1111 | Office Accounting I | 3.00 |
| FIN1100 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.00 |
| FIN2000 | Principles of Finance | 3.00 |
Business Elective
Choose one:
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| GEB1432 | Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
| GEB2351 | International Business | 3.00 |
| MAR2101 | Social Media Marketing | 3.00 |
| MAR2321 | Advertising | 3.00 |
| MAR2720 | Digital Marketing | 3.00 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3.00 |
| MNA2161 | Customer Service Management | 3.00 |
| MNA2345 | Supervision of Personnel | 3.00 |
| QMB1001 | Business Math | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24