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Business Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship is designed for students who are self-employed, current or prospective business owners, or those interested in new business ventures or startups. This certificate provides the foundation of business competencies including management, marketing, innovation, finance, communication, and leadership skills in a changing world. After a student completes the certificate, they may choose to continue their education and obtain a degree, apply their knowledge to their current job, or start their own business venture immediately.

Career Opportunities

It is estimated by the Department of Labor and the Small Business Administration that 80% of new jobs are initially created by small businesses. Entrepreneurs that start new businesses, add to the existing job market and take on the risk and rewards of being an owner. Putting an idea to work in a competitive economy can lead to satisfying personal achievement with some new ventures generating enormous job opportunities for others and wealth for the entrepreneur, investors, and employees. Choosing to pursue an entrepreneurship certificate and/or degree can offer a variety of career paths and can meet a variety of career goals. Entrepreneurship careers cover a wide range of industries and locales, and entrepreneurs can find opportunities in businesses of all sizes. An individual's interest and ability to focus on making a project work will determine what kind of career may develop. As an entrepreneur, a career path unique to an individual's interests, business knowledge, and ambition can be carved.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to compare and contrast the impact of the external business environments on small businesses.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to construct a business plan, essential marketing plan, and basic financial documents for a small business.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to define and provide concrete examples of the "Competitive Advantage" concept that a small business must achieve in order to succeed.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to describe the nature and characteristics of successful small business persons.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to detail key business procedures relevant to a specific problem using appropriate technology.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to summarize the responsibilities of small business owners in selecting, motivating, training, and supervising employees.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (10 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
BUSN 18	Business Law	4
BUSN 40	Introduction to Business	3
BUSN 45	Entrepreneurship	3

List A: Select One (3-4 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
BUSN 1A	Financial Accounting	4
BUSN 51	Accounting for Small Businesses	3
BUSN 55	Business Mathematics	3

List B: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
BUSN 56	Introduction to Management	3
BUSN 58	Small Business Management	3
MKTG 50	Introduction to Marketing	3
MKTG 61	Professional Selling	3

List C: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
BUSN 48	Human Relations in Organizations	3
BUSN 52	Business Communications	3
CMST 1	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3