Cert in Finance and Financial Management Services

Florida SouthWestern State College awards this College Credit Certificate in Small Business Management to students who want practical preparation for running or supporting a small company. Participants learn how to draft a business plan, design a marketing approach for a product or service, read financial statements, and communicate well with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Required classes cover accounting, business basics, math, and law, followed by computer applications, the principles of managing people, and a course on running small ventures. The certificate totals 24 credit hours, which full-time students can complete in two semesters. Part-time study is also available, and sections are delivered online or in traditional classrooms to fit different schedules. Graduates may become small business owners or marketing associates, or they may enter beginning positions in banking and hospitality. Students who decide to continue can transfer their credits into the college's Associate in Science in Business Administration and Management.