College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship

Career Studies Certificate

AL

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students to start and grow a successful small business by providing instruction in entrepreneurial culture, strategy, operations, financial management, marketing, and leadership.

Admission Requirements: Special Admission Requirement: This program is open only to students in selected groups as approved by the dean of the Science, Technology, and Business Division at the Alexandria Campus.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, strong background in basic arithmetic operations and basic computer/software skills.

One Year Credits
1st Semester
1ACC 220 Accounting for Small Business or ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3
BUS 116 Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3
2ENG/CST Elective 3
Total   15
2nd Semester
BUS 241 Business Law I 3
BUS 260 Planning for Small Business 3
FIN 260 Financial Management for Small Business 2
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing 3
Total   11
Total credits for the Entrepreneurship Career Studies Certificate in BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship=26

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.

1 For students who plan to transfer, ACC 211 is recommended.

2 The ENG/CST requirement may be met by ENG 111 or other ENG courses approved by your advisor, or by CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.