Entrepreneurship - Certificate of Achievement

Business, Finance & Office Administration Pathway

22-23 Credits   |   4 Quarters

Pathway at a Glance

You have an eye for opportunity and demand—learn how to organize, plan, manage, and play a key role in the fast-paced and growing world of business. From small businesses to Fortune 500 environments, your future as an accountant, advertising executive, or administrative assistant begins in our Business, Finance, and Office Administration Pathway. Studies in this pathway will help you build critical success skills to graduate and reach your goals quickly.

 

Pathway Map (PDF)

Courses by Quarter
Quarter Plan: 
Quarter 1

Transition Studies Students have several options for their starting point. Some students may start in our Transition Studies programs: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy, and High School+.

 

Quarter 2

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule
Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.

Quarter 3

BUS220 Starting and Managing a Small Business 5 Credits Search Schedule
Describes the steps in business planning through the development of a business plan. Prerequisite: None.
BUS160 Principles of Marketing 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces fundamental principles of marketing with an emphasis on application of the concepts. Prerequisite: BUS& 101 or instructor's permission.

Quarter 4

Choose One 4 - 5cr

ACCT&201 Principles of Accounting I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Examines the basic structure of accounting, including receivables, payables, merchandise inventory, deferrals, accruals, and internal controls. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MATH 092 or an "S" in ABE 065 or "C" or better in OFTEC 170.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA
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ACCT234 Accounting for Small Business Owners 4 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces basic uses of accounting information from the perspective of a small business owner: financial statements, ratio analysis, budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Prerequisite: None.

BUS&201 Business Law 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the American legal system from the business perspective. Examines system structure, concepts, procedures, terminology, and ethics with an emphasis on principles and procedures applicable in the context of business. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.

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Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Entrepreneurship Certificate, the successful student will be able to:

  • Analyze and evaluate alternatives that lead to successful accomplishment of organizational objectives
  • Formulate strategies to collect and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to support organizational objectives
  • Recognize and assess ethical dilemmas in the workplace
  • Create and present information in written, oral, and symbolic forms to clearly convey business information
  • Recognize and adapt interpersonal behaviors and communication styles to effectively collaborate in a multicultural world
Revision Date: 
Monday, May 24, 2021