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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management – AA Degree or Cert. of Achievement
Entrepreneurship Essentials - Cert. of Specialization
Entrepreneurship For Artists - Cert. of Specialization
Entrepreneurship For Computer Networking & Security Consulting - Cert. of Specialization
Logistics/Supply Chain Management – AA Degree or Cert. of Achievement
Retail Management – AA Degree
Retail Management - Cert. of Achievement
Project Management – Cert. of Accomplishment
Project Management Essentials - Cert. of Specialization
Home Business – Cert. of Specialization
Business Plan – Cert. of Specialization
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Coastline College graduates with business degrees or certificates have gone on to become General Managers, Operations Managers, Sales Managers, and Administrative Services Managers.
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At Coastline, you can study more than 10+ business management-related programs.
Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_SMBO or 3_CL_MSSB
The small business sector is one of the fastest growing in the nation's economy. With an ever-increasing number of adults today self-employed, many people either work for a small business or plan to start one of their own. Coastline's entrepreneurship program can help prospective entrepreneurs launch new ventures or, if you are an entrepreneur who already has your business established, you can strengthen your managerial and business skills to grow your business.
You will learn the fundamentals of starting and operating your own business. The program includes basic business skills as well as specific courses in starting and managing a business. Course work covers evaluating a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, planning advertising and sales promotions, marketing a product or service, and managing the finances for the entrepreneurial company.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 |
BUS C170 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance | 3.0 |
BUS C180 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan | 3.0 |
BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 12.0 |
Elective Courses
Select one course from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
MS C100 | Business Organization and Management | 3.0 |
MS C102 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
MS C104 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 3.0 |
Select two courses from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3.0 |
BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS C110 | Business Law/Legal Environment of Business | 3.0 |
BUS C120 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
BUS C130 | E-Commerce: Strategic Thinking and Management | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 6.0 | |
Total for Certificate | 21.0 | |
Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTESS
The Entrepreneurship Essentials program provides students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity. It focuses on understand the theory and practice of managing a business, including knowledge of finance, operations, planning, decision making and the application leadership and managerial skills in various organizational environments.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C112 | Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
BUS C170 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance | 3.0 |
BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 9.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTART
The Entrepreneurship for Artists program is to provide students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity in the Arts. This may include but is not limited to operating galleries, museums or theaters as well as providing services as an illustrator, graphic designer, set designer, studio artist, etc.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete the following courses:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ART C107 | Art Gallery Production and Portfolio Design | 3.0 |
BUS C180 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 6.0 |
Select one course from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2.0 |
ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3.0 |
Subtotal Electives | 2.0-3.0 | |
Total for Certificate | 8.0-9.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_ENTNET
The Entrepreneurship for Computer Networking and Security program is to provide students a solid foundation in the business aspects of starting and operating a small business or providing services in an independent capacity in the Arts. This may include but is not limited to providing consulting services to small businesses as well as managing technical services for larger organizations.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete the following courses:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C180 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan | 3.0 |
CST C271 | Become a Security Consultant | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 6.0 |
Select one course from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2.0 |
ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3.0 |
Subtotal Electives | 2.0-3.0 | |
Total for Certificate | 8.0-9.0 |
Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_LSCM or 3_CL_LSCM
The courses offered to obtain this certificate will give the students the basic skills needed to obtain a position as a Procurement or Operations Clerk within a variety of logistics organizations. Logistics/Supply Chain Management involves every aspect of purchasing, transportation, storage and distribution of goods from manufacturers to consumers.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
MS C100 | Business Organization and Management | 3.0 |
MS C102 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
MS C104 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
SM C101 OR MS C171 |
Principles of Logistics/Supply Chain Management OR Principles of Logistics/Supply Chain Management |
3.0 |
SM C102 OR MS C172 |
Logistics/Supply Chain Operations OR Logistics/Supply Chain Operations |
3.0 |
Subtotal | 15.0 |
Choose 6 units from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.0 |
BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 |
BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3.0 |
BUS C281-C284 | Work Based Learning | 1.0-4.0 |
BC C112 | Office Organization | 3.0 |
CIS C100 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.0 |
MS C101 | Management and Employee Communication | 3.0 |
SM C104 OR MS C174 |
Purchasing and Procurement OR Purchasing and Procurement |
3.0 |
SM C204 OR MS C176 |
Supply Chain/Logistics Management OR Supply Chain/Logistics Management |
3.0 |
Subtotal Electives | 6.0 | |
Total for Certificate | 21.0 | |
Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
3_AA_RTMG or 3_CL_RTMG
The Retail Management Degree is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment.
This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), and persons completing the prescribed courses are eligible to receive both the CCC Associate Degree (or Certificate of Achievement) and the WAFC Retail Management Certificate.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3.0 |
BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 |
BUS C283 | Work Based Learning | 3.0 |
CIS C111 | Introduction to Information Systems Programming |
3.0 |
MS C100 | Business Organization and Management | 3.0 |
MS C101 | Management and Employee Communication | 3.0 |
MS C102 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
MS C104 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 24.0 | |
Total for Degree | 60.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_RMESS
The Retail Management - Essentials Certificate is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment. This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT C116 | ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | 3.0 |
CIS C111 | Introduction to Information Systems Programming | 3.0 |
MS C100 | Business Organization and Management | 3.0 |
MS C101 | Management and Employee Communication | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 12.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_RMADV
The Retail Management - Advanced Certificate is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager's job and the requirements for success in the retail environment. This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 |
BUS C283 | Work Based Learning | 3.0 |
MS C102 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
MS C104 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 12.0 |
Certificate of Accomplishment
3_CE_PRJM
The Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment addresses the increasing importance of teamwork in the business environment. The program is designed to provide an understanding of the concepts, tools, and techniques of formal project management. Concepts and methods learned are immediately usable in the workplace, leading to a greater retention of newly acquired skills, measurable project improvements, and the achievement of desired project results. The program focuses on key concepts in each of the process and knowledge areas of project management to create a unique learning experience that prepares students to manage projects in a global, multicultural, and online environment.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS C101 | Introduction to Project Management | 3.0 |
BUS C102 | Advanced Project Management | 3.0 |
MS C102 | Human Relations in Business | 3.0 |
MS C144 | Introduction to Leadership | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 15.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_PRJM
The Project Management Essentials Certificate will prepare students for a career in Project Management, a fast-growing profession. Business professionals with technical project management knowledge, leadership and business skills for the management of projects are responsible for project success. Companies are searching, recruiting and hiring individuals who possess the right skills to effectively manage projects and are well compensated. This program also offers courses that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities and which in combination with general education classes could enhance the discipline-related Associate degree.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS C101 | Introduction to Project Management | 3.0 |
MS C144 | Introduction to Leadership | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 9.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CE_HMBS
The home-based business certificate is a three-course sequence that was created to provide basic, intermediate, and advanced educational opportunities designed to help you choose and successfully launch a home-based business.
The courses will give the current and future home-based entrepreneur an overview of home-based business and the spectrum of opportunities that successful home-based entrepreneurs are pursuing. With an ever-increasing number of adults today self-employed, many are running their own home-based business or are planning to start one.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C170 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance | 3.0 |
BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3.0 |
Subtotal | 6.0 |
Select one course from the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C100 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
BUS C110 | Business Law/Legal Environment of Business | 3.0 |
BUS C120 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
BUS C130 | E-Commerce: Strategic Thinking and Management | 3.0 |
BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 |
Subtotal Electives | 3.0 | |
Total for Certificate | 9.0 |
Certificate of Specialization
3_CO_BPLN
Designed for students who wish to take additional courses in home business.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID | Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS C180 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plans | 3.0 |
BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3.0 |
Total for Certificate | 6.0 |