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Birmingham Academy
Diploma in Business (Chinese)
- Singapore, Singapore
Diploma
Full time
9 months
Blended
English
Diploma in Business (Chinese), is specially designed to equip students with understanding of business management, providing an overview of a typical business organization and functions to give students a balanced perspective in business decision-making. It aims to enhanced business skills to deal effectively with the rapidly changing business environment.


University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Small Business Management
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Diploma in Small Business Management is to develop students to have a broad understanding of entrepreneurship and business, with a specific practical outcome and experience of having their own business and to successfully start and grow the business. The qualification prepares the student in both the fields of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship for the diverse challenges present in the business environment and equips them with the necessary analytical and cognitive skills to analyze and implement solutions to these challenges in their own businesses.


Cañada College
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Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
English
Fast-track counseling
The AS degree in entrepreneurship is for students seeking to become new business owners, to update their skills as current business owners, or to work for a small business.
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Cañada College
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Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Redwood City, USA
Certificate
English
Fast-track counseling
This certificate is designed to prepare students to engage in the world of entrepreneurship. The certificate will provide students with the skills necessary to become new business owners, update their skills as current business owners, or to work for a small business.


Birmingham Academy
Diploma in Business Management
- Singapore, Singapore
Diploma
Full time
12 months
Blended
English
This course provides knowledge and understanding of different areas of the business world. Students have the opportunity to gain a broad background in business management, which allows students to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to Birmingham’s Advanced Diploma in Business Management.


Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship
- Appleton, USA
Associate Degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity, and learn how to turn that creative spark into a new business venture. You’ll learn to research, develop and write detailed start-up business plans. You’ll get the marketing, accounting and finance, customer service, and human resource skills to start and grow your own successful business.


Cañada College
Fast-track counseling
Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Associate Degree
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
English
Fast-track counseling
The fashion department gives students a thorough introduction to apparel design and manufacturing. Students are prepared to find employment in an apparel design firm or to start their own business. They will develop essential skills and techniques in sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making.


ENACO
BTS SME Management
- France Online, France
Diploma
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
French
The BTS in SME Management allows you to become a management assistant in direct collaboration with the manager of a small or medium-sized business. The mission of the management assistant is characterized by a high level of versatility, mainly administrative. It is broken down into various activities which are explicitly assigned by the company manager: management, administration, accounting, etc. The management assistant is the internal and external interface of the company manager.


Schoolcraft College
Business - Small Business for Entrepreneurs Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Livonia, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The small business for entrepreneur’s curriculum offers a well-balanced program of liberal arts courses, general business subjects, electives, and the necessary training to meet the challenge of today’s highly competitive business world. The small business for entrepreneurs curriculum is designed for those who already own and operate a small business, who are contemplating starting their own small business, or who seek employment opportunities as managers in small business.


City University Of New York
Associate Degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship
- New York, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Associate Degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship is designed to help students develop the skills needed to start and manage small businesses. The program covers key areas such as business plann...


digital-coach.com
AI for Small Business
- Milan, Italy
Course
Full time, Part time
6 months
Blended, Distance Learning
English, Italian
AI for Small Business to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Expenses, and Unlock Remarkable Expansion Uncover the transformative power of AI to significantly minimize expenses, surpass traditional agencies, accelerate operations, and deliver unparalleled outcomes for your enterprise.


Manchester Community College
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate
- Manchester, USA
Certificate
Full time
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This program will provide students the technical skills associated with becoming an entrepreneur, and/or a small business owner. This program will give students the option of gaining more concentrated knowledge in this discipline.


Australian Adult Learning Institute (AALI)
CERTIFICATE IV IN NEW SMALL BUSINESS
- Gold Coast, Australia
Certificate
Distance Learning
English
This qualification is suitable for those establishing a small business who uses well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from various sources.


South Louisiana Community College Online
Certificate Own Small Business
- Lafayette, USA
Certificate
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to take your dream of starting a business and put it into action. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know about starting a business. You will begin by discovering the tricks to picking the right opportunity for you. Next, you will learn how to develop proven marketing techniques to easily build sales. Since every business needs money, this course discusses traditional and nontraditional financing options. Finally, you will learn easy-to-implement employee-management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business. You, as a business owner, need to manage all your limited resources. One resource that often gets overlooked is your time. In the final lesson, you will learn time-management techniques, especially for entrepreneurs. While taking this course, you will discover the secrets that separate successful entrepreneurs from struggling ones.


Sarina Russo Institute
CERTIFICATE IV IN NEW SMALL BUSINESS
- Brisbane City, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification is suitable for those establishing a small business who uses well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, analyse and evaluate information from various sources, and provide leadership and guidance to others.
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Learn more about Small Business Management Preparatory programs
Studying Small Business Management at the Preparatory level offers a chance to dig into the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business operations. This field equips you with practical skills to thrive in the competitive world of small business.
Through courses in topics like marketing strategies and financial management, students develop competencies in crafting strategic marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and analyzing market trends. The environment encourages innovative thinking and collaborative projects, allowing students to practice real-world problem-solving and refine client interaction skills. Engaging with diverse business concepts helps strengthen confidence in your entrepreneurial capabilities.
Students build adaptability as they explore new business models and operational strategies. They gain insights into the specific needs and challenges small businesses face, preparing them for a variety of career paths, such as management positions in local enterprises or launching their own startups. Overall, a Small Business Management degree at this level lays a solid groundwork for pursuing further studies or entering the business arena.