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What
will this program do for me?
The program is designed to provide complete basic knowledge to the
student interested in owning and operating his or her own small business.
Whatever your business plan, whether it be the one-person, home-based
enterprise or a larger business endeavor, classes at the Small Business
Institute are designed to meet your needs. Each course is "free-standing"
and designed to provide complete basic knowledge to the student interested
in that particular business field.
What
kind of job can I get once I complete the program?
The classes are designed specifically for students intending to establish
or are already running their own small businesses.
How
much can I earn in this career?
This will depend entirely on what kind of business you intend to operate.
For current information regarding salary and job prospects, please refer
to the Occupational
Outlook Handbook.
How
long will the program take?
If you elect to receive the Small Business Certificate you will need
to attend 72 hours of instruction. However, each course is "free-standing"
and you may therefore choose to attend only those courses of particular
interest to you.
Where will classes
be held?
All the classes are held at the Downtown Campus. Please refer to the Schedules for Noncredit Classes for more information on class locations and times.
Where
do I get more information?
You can get more information by calling the Small Business Institute
at (415) 267-6577. The Program Curriculum has important information on class requirements and course descriptions.
Or please visit the department Web site: CCSF School of Business.
What
time of day are classes offered?
All of the classes are offered in the evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday. Please refer to the Schedules for Noncredit Classes for more information on class locations and times.
When
do classes start?
Classes begin on various dates throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.
Please refer to the Schedules for Noncredit Classes for more information on class locations and times.
How
do I enroll?
For students, go to Admission to Noncredit Classes. You may also call the Office of Admissions directly at (415) 239-3285.
What
are the requirements for certification?
Students will receive the Small Business Certificate after they have
met the requirements and attended 72 hours of instruction. For more information on requirements, please refer to the Program Curriculum.
How
much money can I expect to spend?
All noncredit classes are free of charge and all necessary materials
are provided by the instructors. The 3-unit course entitled Ownership
and Operation of a Small Business costs $33.00.
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