COSM 766 Salon Business Entrepreneur
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Cosmetology Program Requirements
The courses described here are open only to those students accepted in the Cosmetology Program.
Completion of the tenth grade or equivalent required by California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; completion of the twelfth grade is recommended. A grade of C or higher is necessary for progression in the sequence of courses. Prior enrollment in ESL classes is strongly advised for non-native speakers.
Upon successful completion of the program, including satisfactory performance on a comprehensive “mock board” examination including both theory and practical performance, the candidate receives a Certificate in Cosmetology and is eligible to write for the California Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. Note: Applicants for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure must be 17 years of age or older.
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Introduction to modern concepts in salon business management to include launching a salon business, attracting clientele, increasing sales, growing your personal income, and setting goals for the future. Students will learn and practice soft skills, track and record successes, and identify areas for improvement within personalized action plans. Salon specific content builds upon classes successfully completed within the certificate or complements real world experiences of new and established entrepreneurs.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
