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Program Overview

Business Development and Entrepreneurship, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.) – 25 hours (BENT-CER)

The 25 credit hour certificate prepares a student for developing and starting a new business enterprise. Students will learn the fundamentals and tools related to: Developing small business plans, utilizing common business software to access, produce and analyze data, preparing marketing plans for a business service or product, creating business communications and reports, collaborating with stakeholders, and understanding legal, ethical and managerial topics in the business environment.

Locations

Florida Gateway College (Main Campus)

Advisor Information

The Office of Advising Services offers advising services for this program after admission and prior to registration. For more information on this program and/or to tour campus, contact 386-752-1822 or email enroll@fgc.edu.

Hours

Classes are held Monday through Thursday throughout the day. Program may be completed online or through a mixture of face-to-face and online classes.

Costs

  • Tuition:  $2,583.00
  • Lab Fees: $270
  • Textbooks:  $1287.74

25

Credit Hours

NEW

Fall 2023

2

Semesters

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Careers at a Glance

Starting Salaries

Starting salaries range from $29,500 to $39,079.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program have a variety of career position opportunities, including Entry Analysts, Purchasing and Inventory Specialists, Retail Salesperson, and Small Business Owner.

Employers of FGC Graduates

  • Columbia County School District
  • New Millennium Building Systems
  • VA Hospital
  • HAECO
  • Rountree Moore Automotive Group
  • UF Heath Centers
  • State of Florida
  • Columbia County
  • Target
  • PCS

Program Details

Admission Requirements

To be officially considered for this program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED certificate, submit an application to FGC, and take a placement exam if not exempt by the state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

Program Notes
  • Students can start anytime, but fall is preferable to stay in sequence.
  • This program offers students:
    • Small class sizes
    • Most courses are online for student flexibility
Program Guide & Syllabi
  • GEB 2214 – Business Communications 3 credits
  • MAN 2300 – Introduction to Human Resources Management 3 credits
  • ACG 2021 – Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 credits
  • MAR 2011 – Principles of Marketing 3 credits
  • BUL 2241 – Business Law I 3 credits
  • MAN 2021 – Principles of Management 3 credits
  • APA 2144 – Introduction to QuickBooks 3 credits
  • SBM 2000 – Small Business Management 3 credits
  • GEB 2930 – Special Topics in Business 1 credit
Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to develop small business plans, demonstrating competence at accessing, producing, analyzing, and interpreting marketing, financial, and operational data using common business software.
  • Students will prepare marketing plans for a business service or product.
  • Students will prepare business letters, financial reports, or emails, and employ effective communication skills in dealing with stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.
  • Students will recognize the legal and ethical issues in the business environment and demonstrate an understanding of management activities in an organization. 
Book List & Materials
  • GEB 2214 – Business Communications 3 credits
    • BCOM Cengage
  • MAN 2300 – Introduction to Human Resources Management 3 credits
    • HR 5 – Cengage
  • ACG 2021 – Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 credits
    • Horngren’s Financial & Managerial Accounting- Pearson
  • MAR 2011 – Principles of Marketing 3 credits
    • Marketing – Cengage
  • BUL 2241 – Business Law I 3 credits
    • Law for Business, Cengage
  • MAN 2021 – Principles of Management 3 credits
    • Management- McGraw-Hill
  • APA 2144 – Introduction to QuickBooks 3 credits
    • Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Online – McGraw Hill
  • SBM 2000 – Small Business Management 3 credits
    • Entrepreneurship- Pearson
  • GEB 2930 – Special Topics in Business 1 credit
    • None