Business & Computer

At a Glance

  • Provides individuals the skills and knowledge required to plan, establish and manage a small business enterprise.
  • Program length is one quarter if full time.

Entrepreneurship

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate of Credit program is to meet community and industry needs for education in the field of entrepreneurship. This certificate program will provide for individuals the skills and knowledge required to plan, establish and manage a small business enterprise.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The Entrepreneurship certificate exposes students to the necessary skills to begin and manage a small business, whether the student desires to start a new small business or purchase an existing small business. 

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalence Certification is not required prior to admission. ASSET placement testing is not required. 

PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $636; Fees: $81; Books & Supplies: $270; Total Program Costs: $1,002 

PROGRAM LENGTH:
One quarter if full time.

Program Requirements

Credit Hours
Contact Hours
 
Occupational Courses (18 hours)
MKT
103
Business Law
5
5
Introduces the study of contracts and other business obligations and the legal environment. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws, court decision process, sales contracts, commercial papers, risk-bearing devices, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
MKT
110
Entrepreneurship
8
10
Provides an overview of the activities that are involved in planning, establishing, and managing a small business enterprise. Topics include: planning, location analysis, financing, and development of a business plan.
MKT
123
Small Business Management
5
5

Summarizes competencies included in the entrepreneurship specialization and provides opportunities for application and demonstration of skills. Topics include: management principles, marketing functions, financial applications, and entrepreneurial growth potential.

Credit Hours: 18
Contact Hours: 20