College Credit Certificate - Business Entrepreneurship

Credits earned in this certificate may apply to the A.S. Business Entrepreneurship degree.

This certificate program builds a foundation for the student interested in becoming an entrepreneur by learning and practicing specific skills and necessary knowledge associated with the inception of an idea, product, process or service developing into a viable small business. Some competency in computer operations and applications for business presentations is required. Exposure to entrepreneurial practitioners and opportunities for conferences, seminars and competitions are included, along with a personal psychological profile to determine the student's potential for success. Teaching and learning modes involve lecture, online, individual research and field experience.  

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

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Courses
ENT 2000	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
MAR 2011	Marketing Principles	3
MKA 1021	Principles of Selling	3
SBM 2000	Small Business Management	3
Total Credit Hours		12

Learning Outcomes

1. Categorize and analyze franchising, licensing, and harvesting options
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Analyze competitive markets and develop new market pricing strategies
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3. Analyze small business accounting and financial management practices
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems