Entrepreneurship Certificate

This program does not qualify for federal financial aid. Students will not be able to use federal financial aid awards to pay for this program.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

Choose one course from ACC, BUS, FIN, or MAN.

Analyze viability of opportunities from various points of view.
Understand the leadership skills and personal characteristics needed for success in starting and managing a small business.
Develop and implement a business plan.
Prepare a set of financial statements for a service, merchandising or manufacturing business that is structured as a sole proprietorship, partnership or a corporation.
Analyze a set of financial statements to determine strengths or weaknesses of the business.
Understand the basic principles of business law, contracts and agency, intellectual property and product liability.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications as required to operate and manage a small business.
Examine management theory and practice, and explain basic business methodology and management issues.
Be able to identify and analyze the marketing strategies of an organization that can be used to advance its mission.
Understand the techniques useful in achieving the full potential from limited resources and improving productivity and effectiveness.

This certificate prepares graduates to start and manage a small business, and to move into management and supervisory positions.