The Ski and Snowboard Business Certificate gives students the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level managerial or supervisory position in the retail, manufacturing, marketing, or sales division of the snow-sports industry. The certificate also provides the opportunity for individuals already in the industry to upgrade skills and broaden their areas of expertise.
The certificate includes many of the courses included in the Associate of Applied Science and credits may be applied toward the degree. Additionally, the bachelor’s degree-seeking student can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with an emphasis in Ski & Snowboard Business from Colorado Mountain College.
Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematics as prerequisites for courses within this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence in which you can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details, please see the Academic Placement and Testing section.
Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Ski and Snowboard Business. This program is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs.
For federal student aid purposes, this program is defined as 26 credit hours, 30 weeks on instruction and is financial aid eligible, pending approval.
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For federal student aid purposes, this program meets the minimum requirements of 16 credit hours and 15 weeks of instruction.