Small Business Management Microcredential

Overview

The Small Business Management Microcredential directly targets adult learners within the community looking to start a businessor improve or gain skills to strengthen an existing entrepreneurial venture.

Students who successfully complete this Microcredential will be able to:

Demonstrate application of basic management and marketing principles;
Apply human relations and communication skills in the business community;
Identify the procedure for planning and organizing a small business.

Requirements

For requirements, see Program Map.

Because a Microcredential is comprised of short course sequences, requirements for a Microcredential are to be completed at DCC. Any exception to this would require departmental approval in order to transfer in credits.

No more than 50% of credits may be accepted in transfer.*

A digital badge will be awarded to students who complete the required coursework and earn a 2.0 or higher in each course.

If the Microcredential contains a certification exam, a successful score on that exam is also required for the award of the Microcredential.

*Certain courses may be required to be taken at DCC; check your specific program for these exceptions.

This microcredential can be stacked into:

Business Administration (Transfer) (BAT), A.S.

Business Management (BUS), A.A.S.

Program Map

Required Courses

BUS 102 - Foundations of Business Credits: 3
BUS 107 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 208 - Small Business Management Credits: 3

Credit Hours: 9

Minimum Total Credits: 9

Contact Information

Meghan McCarthy
meghan.mccarthy2@sunydutchess.edu