Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Woodside, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management teaches fundamentals of starting and running a business and prepares students for common challenges. Cañada College in Redwood City sits near Silicon Valley and San Jose and offers hands-on learning, creative programs and clear transfer pathways to four-year universities. Courses are available in person and through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program for full online study.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work within existing small businesses or start, acquire, or manage a small business. Other roles include business administration, operations, marketing, sales, startup founder, small-business owner, manager, analyst, consultant, and strategist.
The program teaches students the fundamentals of starting and managing a business and prepares them for likely challenges.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Design and manage business documents using current technology to engage in creative problem solving.
- Communicate an understanding of business concepts professionally through written, oral and visual presentations using current technology.
- Recognize ethical behavior in their chosen profession and behave in a socially responsible manner.
- Analyze business issues, interpret financial data and identify economic trends.
Career opportunities include roles within existing small businesses and the opportunity to start, acquire, or manage a small business.
| Complete Core Courses, 15 units | Units |
|---|---|
| QuickBooks | 3 units |
| Introduction to Business | 3 units |
| Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management | 3 units |
| Marketing | 3 units |
| Business Law | 3 units |
Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 12-13 units from the following:
| List A: Choose a minimum of 3-4 units from the following: | Units |
|---|---|
| Accounting Procedures | 3 units |
| Financial Accounting | 4 units |
| List B: Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | Units |
|---|---|
| Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 units |
| Introduction to Business Information Systems | 3 units |
| Personal Finance | 3 units |
| International Business | 3 units |
| Business Communications | 3 units |
| Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 units |
| Spreadsheets | 3 units |
| Redefining Leadership: Individuals Effecting Change | 3 units |
| Introduction to Business Management | 3 units |