Small Business Management
Go Big on Small Business at DCC
Bring your entrepreneurial spirit and we'll take care of the rest. Earn a Small Business Microcredential in just one semester at DCC.
credits taken over three courses
semester long for most students
of new jobs annually are in the small business sector, according to the US SBA
What You'll Study in the Small Business Management Microcredential
In just three courses taken over one semester at DCC, you’ll gain the foundational skills and knowledge you’ll need to create, launch, and manage a small business.
For an even more robust foundation, stack this microcredential into an associate degree in Business Management or Business Administration.
Note: Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance for Non-Degree Credentials. For more information email financialservices@sunydutchess.edu.
Courses You'll Take
BUS 107: Principles of Marketing
Learn to develop a marketing concept, familiarize yourself with the legal and cultural
environment of business, and delve into topics like product development, segmentation,
buyer behavior and more.
BUS 208: Small Business Management
Learn how to start a small business, buy a small business, and everything in between.
This course covers franchising, sources of capital, location analysis, employee relations,
advertising and more.
BUS 102: Foundations of Business
An introduction to economic systems, forms of business ownership, legal aspects of
business, management, marketing, financing and accounting, social responsibility,
and career assessment.
Demonstrate Your Expertise with a Digital Badge
Upon successful competition of the Small Business Management Microcredential, you’ll earn a digital badge as proof of your accomplishment. Display it on your social media and online professional profiles to showcase your new skill set! Since digital badges are secure and verifiable, employers can have confidence knowing you possess the qualifications they’re looking for.
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