Small Business Management

Clark College ETPL
This program is designed to provide current and prospective entrepreneurs and small-business owners with a basic foundation in small business management. Coursework includes accounting, business law, marketing, and business plan development. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to take on the challenge of starting, owning, and managing a small business or a franchise.

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,133.64

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Vancouver, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

46

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Small Business Administration/Management

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

64%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.75

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,858.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Small Business Administration/Management

Other Industries

37%

Retail Trade

17%

Construction

13%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

13%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
48
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
30%
Female
70%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
5%