Title

Entrepreneurship

About this program

About this program

This certificate provides students with the ability to continuously learn and adapt the business knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in business, whether as an entrepreneur starting and operating a small business or an entrepreneur within an organization. Students learn to recognize market opportunities within an industry, plan a business initiative to develop their big idea, and evaluate its profit potential. This certificate is appropriate for those who wish to be self-employed.

Certificate - 18 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in business.
  2. Create and present business ideas.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies to run and grow a business.
  4. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of business, including financial, marketing and operating functions.

Accreditation

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440

Tracks

Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
9 Required courses
9 Restricted electives in courses
18 Total

Entrepreneurial Certificate

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
ENTR1101 - Entrepreneurship I: Finding Your Opportunity 3
ENTR1201 - Entrepreneurship II: Starting your Business 3

6 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
DMKT2210 - Social Media Marketing 3
HRES1122 - Human Resource Management 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
BUS2250 - Sport Marketing 3
DMKT2200 - Introduction to Digital Marketing 3

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