College Credit Certificate - Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: BUSN
Program Code: BECC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 52.0703
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0552070306
This certificate is part of the A.S. Business Administration degree.
The certificate program is designed to prepare students for the challenging aspects of Business Development and Entrepreneurship. The program offers a specific sequence of courses designed to provide relevant technical knowledge for the development of entrepreneurial skills required launch new businesses or to obtain further education in Business Development and Entrepreneurship.
This sequence of courses will provide particular emphasis on: business development, computer applications, finance, organizational skills, international business, marketing strategy, selling, and small business management functions.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| ENT 2000 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENT 2112 | Business Plans | 3 |
| ENT 2302 | Funding Acquisition and Legal Issues | 3 |
| ENT 2411 | Small Business Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| GEB 2350 | Principles of International Business | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| SBM 2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MKA 1021 | Principles of Selling 1 | 3 |
| MKA 2948 | Service Learning Field Studies 1 1 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
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Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 2000 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENT 2112 | Business Plans | 3 |
| MKA 1021 | Principles of Selling 1 | 3 |
| MKA 2948 | Service Learning Field Studies 1 | 1 |
| SBM 2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENT 2302 | Funding Acquisition and Legal Issues | 3 |
| ENT 2411 | Small Business Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| GEB 2350 | Principles of International Business | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Categorize and analyze franchising, licensing, and harvesting options
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze competitive markets and develop new market pricing strategies
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze small business accounting and financial management practices
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems