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Nov 25, 2024
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Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Small Business Basics
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Program Description
A small business owner or entrepreneur is responsible for the growth, overall direction, and everyday operation of a business. Specific activities vary according to the business’s size and industry and may include: reviewing sales reports, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports; hiring, training and managing staff; understanding federal, state and local laws; marketing; and directing activities for sales or production staff.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
Length of Training
6 months
Course series offered at various CCBC sites and BCPS locations.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Application Process
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition
F=Fees
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SBA 808
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How to Start and Manage Your Own Small Business
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10
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Materials provided.
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$109
T-$36/F-$73
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SBA 950
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Customize Your Business Plan
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5
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Materials provided.
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$79
T-$30/F-$49
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SBA 956
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The A,B,C’s of Small Business Funding
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5
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Materials provided.
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$89
T-$35/F-$54
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SBA 964
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Small Business Marketing Strategies
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6
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Materials provided.
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$99
T-$35/F-$64
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Course Series Totals:
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26
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$376
T-$136/F-$240
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Good planning and organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and good problem solving skills.
Career Opportunities:
Students will be better prepared to start their own business entity or manage a small business. Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Program Contact Information
Coordinator:
Moire Riley
mriley@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-1804
Essex, BESS 116D
Administrative Assistant:
Lorri Bocklage
lbocklage@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-1851
Essex, BESS 115
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