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Small Business Management Courses
Choose three of the online small business management courses below to customize your Walden undergraduate degree with a focus that fits your interests and career goals. You’ll build practical, industry-relevant skills that help you stand out to employers in today’s high-stakes job market.
Concentration Courses
Earn this concentration by completing three courses from the list below:
Small Business Management Workplace Certificate
Running a small business is no small task, and it requires knowledge of several key business functions, including finance, accounting, human resources, and marketing. In this course, students explore the variety of responsibilities and opportunities that come with managing a small business. Through interactive resources, discussions, and assignments, they apply their knowledge to address real-world, career-related challenges. Upon successful completion of the course, students have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in small business management.
Small Business Ventures
The focus of this course is on evaluating business concepts and business plans for small businesses so that students can develop strategies for successfully launching and operating a small business. Students examine the small business life cycle and explore resources available to small business owners. Real-world case studies expose students to the challenges of running a small business venture. Topics covered include startup business ideas, financing the small business, legal and liability issues, employment decisions, ethical and moral considerations, and expansion opportunities for small businesses.
Marketing Strategies for Small Business
In this course, students address the unique aspects of marketing a small business. Students examine market definition, product development, and diversification strategies designed to help small business owners expand their business reach. Students learn effective ways small businesses can leverage technology such as e-commerce, social media, and other online marketing methods.
Customer Relationship Management for Small Business
In this course, students learn about the impact of operating decisions on customer relationships as they relate to building, maintaining, and growing a loyal customer base. Students assess approaches to customer relationship marketing and management for competitive advantage. They also evaluate strategies for excellence in customer service within a culture driven to meet and exceed customer expectations.
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Add career value to your Walden degree with optional micro-credentials that showcase your expertise to future employers.
Business and Management
Small Business Management Workplace Certificate
Small business owners enjoy flexibility and purpose, but they also face challenges. The Small Business Management Workplace Certificate equips you with skills to manage tasks like budgeting, hiring, and marketing—all critical to running a successful venture.
Business and Management
Entrepreneurship Workplace Certificate
Our workplace certificate in entrepreneurship explores what it takes to launch and grow a business, the traits that drive success, and resources new business owners can tap into. It’s ideal for new entrepreneurs or anyone curious about starting a business.
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Leadership Workplace Certificate
In this workplace certificate in leadership course, you’ll explore key leadership topics—from managing change to ethics and work-life balance. Learn from real leaders and gain practical insights to help you grow, lead effectively, and stand out among your peers.
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Small Business Management Concentration FAQ
What courses are available for small business management?
Walden offers a selection of courses on small business management addressing topics such as researching ideas for small business ventures, starting and running a small business, customer relationship management for small businesses, and marketing strategies for small businesses. One course offers an opportunity to earn an industry-recognized micro-credential in small business management.
How do you study small business management online?
Walden’s small business management courses include opportunities to practice and apply small business management skills using real-world scenarios and projects and to discuss key issues with your instructor and classmates. You will use a variety of technological tools to learn how to research, plan, and craft documents to support the management of a small business.
What can you do with a small business management concentration?
A small business management concentration is a great way to explore your interest in small business management and consider whether starting or managing a small business is right for you. Even if you don’t work in a small business, the skills you gain could be applied in a variety of work contexts.