Small Business Management
Write Business Plans and Practice Entrepreneurship in an E-commerce or Store-Front Context
The Small Business Management program prepares students for employment in an office or business environment with emphasis on computer skills, entrepreneurship, and e-commerce. If students are college-bound, they will benefit from the skills they receive in their area of emphasis. The Pickens Tech Business Department makes an effort to keep class size small to allow for greater teacher-student interaction and individualized training.
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Industry Skills
- Manage or work in a small office setting
- Assist in preparing tax returns, acquire accounting skills, and prepare payroll
- Learn marketing and entrepreneurship skills
- Computer and e-commerce skills
- Operate software to prepare spreadsheets and reports
Accredited Courses
28 college credits
- BUS 1015 Introduction to Business
- FIN 1010 Introduction to Finance
- MAN 1002 Ethics and Values
- MAN 2016 Small Business Management
- ACC 1011 Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACC 1032 Tax Help Colorado
- ACC 1033 Tax Help Colorado Practicum
- SBM 1053 Market/Risk Mgmt/E-Commerce I
- MAR 1055 Social Media for Business
Program Experience
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time with hands-on practical work
- Students gain their Tax-Preparer certification as part of the curriculum
- An internship is built in to the curriculum
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
Arthur Johansen
Instructor, Small Business Management
303-344-4910 ext. 27817
ajohansen@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- Bachelors of Science in Business Management
- Masters in Education
- English Language Teaching to Adults Certification
What to Expect From Our Program
Our small business management program is designed to prepare students for work in an office environment and focuses on the fundamentals of computer skills, entrepreneurship, and e-commerce. Moreover, our students have the chance to gain experience with small business financial management. At the end of our program, students earn a small business management certificate. This course of study is an excellent option if you plan to pursue an associate degree in business or a four-year business administration degree in the future.
The following certificate may be earned:
Small Business Management Certificate
