Academics
Small Business Management
The mission of the Small Business Management Certificate program is to provide students with a background in business organization and operations, as well as management training, necessary for advancement to supervisory positions in small businesses.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 24
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ACCTG 105 or | BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING I or | 3 |
| ACCTG 120 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| CMGEN 120 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MGMT 113 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 205 | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 216 | SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKTG 112 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
Students enrolled in this program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; ACCTG 105 or ACCTG 120; MGMT 113; MGMT 205 |
| Spring Semester 1 | MGMT 216; CMGEN 120; BUS 120; MKTG 112 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Business, Management and Administration
Career Pathway:
Management
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Business Management and Administration If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available ENGL 110 | Humanities | Lab Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Management
| Student Information Business Specialist
(30 credit hours) none First-line supervisors, managers
$15-20/hr Small Business Management(24 credit hours) none Small business owners, managers$15-20/hr Business(61 credit hours) none Sales managers, administrative services managers, general and operations managers$15-25/hr Program transfer guides layout coursework to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
General Management
ICC Pathway: Business Management
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Industry Credentials
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Industry Credentials
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
CAREER CLUSTER BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer Assistance
Useful Transfer Links
Transfer Agreements