Business Operations

Are you dreaming of starting your own small or family-run business? If so, our Business Operations program is geared specifically to you.

Why Consider Business Operations?

  • You want to start your own small or family-run business, or help support another.
  • Learning how a business model works along with functions including accounting, finance, and business law is important to you.
  • You want to become skilled at project management and marketing.
  • Developing and reaching goals while leading others is enjoyable for you.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • Learn from dedicated, experienced faculty.
  • In just two semesters or less, you can be ready to start your own small or family-run business, or join another.

What It Takes

  • Interest in small or family-run businesses
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Desire to help individuals and improve processes to meet goals
  • Willingness to invest the time needed into a business
  • Skills to analyze the external business environment
Career Area
Business, Management and Administration
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-102-4
Availability
CBE
  • Technical Diploma
  • 2 Terms
  • 30 Credits
  • With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

Business Operations Pathway

Career Outlook

Business Operations

Median Income: $111,345.00*

Potential Job Titles

(Click a title for job description)

Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of public or private organizations. Responsibilities may include developing policies, managing daily operations, overseeing budgets, allocating resources, and supervising multiple departments or locations to achieve organizational goals.

Plan, direct, and coordinate administrative services such as records and information management, facilities operations, office support services, and organizational procedures to ensure efficient business operations.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $5,073.00
  • Book Cost: $724.00
  • Supply Cost: $0
  • Program Total: $5,797.00

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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2026-2027-Business-Operations.pdf

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2025-2026 Business Operations pdf

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