Business Entrepreneurship, CSC

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PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students with the important skills needed to start a small business. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. students should visit their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Communicate effectively in business environments by preparing communications that consider the message purpose and the audience.
Explain the ethical and legal implications of managerial decisions and the effect of those decisions on organizational stakeholders.
Analyze a business situation financially, organizationally and behaviorally.
Develop a business plan.

Required Courses

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship 3 credits
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits Additional Course Option: CST 110
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing 3 credits
BUS 241 - Business Law I 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 21

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.

Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy the ITE 115 requirement by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the John Tyler Community College ITE 115 Test Challenge Exam.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.