Entrepreneurship

Certificate of Achievement

Credits: 22-23 | Length of Program: 4-6 quarters

Entrepreneurship - Certificate of Achievement

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed for persons interested in creating or growing their own business. Completion of a specialized Certificate can lead to increased employment opportunities.

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Career Opportunities

Opportunities and potential earnings vary with the geographic area and size of firm as well as past experience of the individual. The opportunities available in establishing one’s own business are limited only by abilities and desires. See Business, Finance & Office Administration » Business Administration for more career and employment information.

Length of Program

This program is offered on a part-time basis. Students typically complete this program in 4-6 quarters, if basic skills and/or pre-college are complete.

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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

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Required Courses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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ACCT&201 Principles of Accounting I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Examines the basic structure of accounting, including receivables, payables, merchandise inventory, deferrals, accruals, depreciation 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

Effective Catalog Year 2020-2021

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Revision Date:

May 1, 2020