Small Business Marketing Manager, TCC (SB51) (520501)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Moultrie (Veterans Parkway), Thomasville

The Small Business Marketing Manager Technical Certificate of Credit prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Included are courses in marketing, management, selling, promotion, and business regulations.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Advisor: A Program Advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Program Final Exit Point: Small Business Marketing Manager, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 15 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Note: Credits from this program may be applied to a degree or a diploma program.

Cost
Books: $235.00
Fees: $301.00
Tuition: $900.00
Total: $1,436.00
Books: $340.00
Fees: $301.00
Tuition: $1,200.00
Total: $1,841.00
Curriculum Outline (15 hours)
1: Occupational Courses 15
MKTG 1100

This course emphasizes the trends and the dynamic forces that affect the marketing process and the coordination of the marketing functions. Topics include effective communication in a marketing environment, role of marketing, knowledge of marketing principles, marketing strategy, and marketing career paths.

3
MKTG 1160

This course introduces professional selling skills and processes. Topics include: professional selling, product/ sales knowledge, customer analysis/relations, selling process, sales presentations, and ethics of selling.

3
MKTG 1190

This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with promotion and communication. Topics include: purposes of promotion and IMC, principles of promotion and Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), budgeting, regulations and controls, media evaluation and target market selection, integrated marketing plans, trends in promotion, and promotion and communication career paths.

3
MKTG 2010

This course introduces competencies required in managing a small business. Topics include: nature of small business management, business management and organizational change, marketing strategies, employee relations, financial planning, and business assessment and growth.

3
and one of the following (3 Hours) 3
MKTG 1130

This course introduces the study of contracts and other legal issues and obligations for businesses. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws, court decision processes, legal business structures, sales contracts, commercial papers, Uniform Commercial Code, and risk-bearing devices.

3
ACCT 2140

Introduces law and its relationship to business. Topics include: legal ethics, legal processes, business contracts, business torts and crimes, real and personal property, agency and employment, risk-bearing devices, and Uniform Commercial Code.

3
PARA 1150

Co-requisite(s): PARA 1100, ENGL 1101 Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings, to the basic concepts of substantive contract law and to the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporations. Additionally, the course explores the basic concepts of agency law. Topics include Constitutional law and its impact on business, the essential elements of a contract and related legal principles and the Uniform Commercial Code, sole proprietorships, partnerships, professional associations and other business organizations, corporations and tax implications of different organizations.

3
Faculty
Program Chair

Program Chair, Marketing Management Faculty
School of Business
Moultrie Veterans Parkway

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