Management, Small Business Management
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, Online
66 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Small Business Management?
Dive deep into the essential aspects of small business management, learning modern theories and techniques.
- Acquire real-world skills that can be applied immediately in the small business landscape.
- Benefit from a coordinated internship experience that offers valuable on-the-job training.
- Walk away with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Immerse yourself in a program that goes beyond business essentials. Our curriculum integrates general education classes in arts, sciences, and humanities, fostering a well-rounded approach that enhances critical thinking skills.
Small businesses embody the American dream – a combination of innovative ideas, robust business skills, and hard work. This program is tailored for individuals eager to own or manage a business, providing a solid foundation in key business areas essential for building a fulfilling livelihood and legacy.
Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, our program caters to individuals currently employed and those seeking promotions. We nurture the potential for supervisory and management positions, equipping you with the skills demanded by today's competitive business landscape.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
Keya Wingfield
Class Highlights
AST 205 - Business Communications
Study the techniques of oral and written communications with an emphasis on writing and presenting business-related materials.
BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law
Provides an introduction to the American legal system and the use of law to achieve economic and social goals.
MKT 284 - Social Media Marketing
Surveys the use of social networks and online communities such as blogs, wikis, and virtual events that allow companies to expand their interaction with customers and develop relationships with collaborative communities.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Small Business Management program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The Management degree program is designed to serve the needs of individuals presently employed in businesses and those who are interested in ownership or management of businesses. Additionally, the program is designed for those who may be seeking a promotion and have the potential for supervisory and management positions.
Students will gain a solid foundation in key business areas and management. Students will develop critical thinking skills and practices to address business issues and skills in strategic management and retail.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Small businesses represent the majority of businesses in the United States and can be started at a low cost and on a part-time basis. This specialization will prepare students for self-employment and careers in small business. It directly focuses on the practical aspects of small business and business ownership.
At the completion of the Small Business Management Specialization, students will have newly developed knowledge and skills to operate a successful business, such as a franchise, restaurant, day care center, sporting goods store, computer service business, bridal store, clothing store, printing service, or any micro-business.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
COORDINATED INTERNSHIPS: Students are required to complete a coordinated internship that provides on-the-job training. The internship provides students with practical exposure to many facets of management and retailing.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
