Entrepreneurship

Certificate of Achievement

Credits: 19 | 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 » Business Administration for more career and employment information.

Program 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
Create and present information in written, oral, and symbolic forms to clearly convey business information
Formulates strategies to collect and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to support organizational objectives
Recognize and assesses ethical dilemmas in the workplace
Recognize and adapt interpersonal behaviors and communication styles to effectively collaborate in a multicultural world

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Required Courses

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

A study of the American legal system; includes the Constitution, legislative, executive and judiciary branches. Examines system structure, concepts, procedures, terminology, ethical principles with an emphasis on principles and procedures applicable in the context of business contracts. Covers definitions, formation, interpretation and enforcement within the legal field. This course was formerly known as BUS 171, Business Law I. Prerequisite: Eligible to take 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.

Effective Catalog Year 2018-2019

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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Revision Date:

March 15, 2016