SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Gr. 11 and/or 12, 2 Semesters, Daily, 3 Hours, AM and PM Sections. . This one-year program serves as a capstone for students who may be interested in owning or operating a small business or furthering one’s education in business at the college level. The curriculum emphasizes Microsoft Office computer applications, business writing including document formatting, personal and business finance, human resources including conflict resolution, business management including negotiations, customer service, leadership, basic accounting, business ethics and business etiquette. Students receive practical experience owning and operating a small in-class business working in all areas of operations and have the opportunity to develop a business plan in preparation of starting their own small business. Expectations: Prospective students should have a genuine desire to pursue a business career. Students must be able to work well in teams, have good interpersonal verbal and nonverbal communication skills; and be self-starters. Professional development and leadership training is achieved through required participation in both the in-class business and the Future Business Leaders of America student organization. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification tests, utilizing Herndon’s Testing Center. Dual and articulated credit: Students can earn up to 6 hours of college credit with the Metropolitan Community Colleges.
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The Herndon Career Center is designated as a Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Testing and Training Center. This designation allows Herndon students the opportunity to learn Office applications which may possibly lead to certification as either a proficient or expert user in the Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). |
PREREQUISITE: Prerequisites: Minimum 2.0 GPA; 90% attendance record; reading, writing and math at 10th-grade level; grade of C or better in Computer Applications; typing skills of at least 35-wpm.
Location: East Campus
Small Business Management-Industrial Internship
