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Certificate of Entrepreneurship

Completion of the following courses is required to be awarded the Certificate of Entrepreneurship.

Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Total 36 or 38
ACCT&215 Accounting for Small Business 3
BUS118 Project Management Introduction and Overview 5
either BUS151
or BUS154 		Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Overview		 3
5
BUS152 Entrepreneurship: Marketing & Selling Strategies 5
BUS153 Entrepreneurship: Planning, Financing, & Operating a Small Business 5
either BUS156
or IT101 		Introduction to E-business/Commerse
Software Applications 		5
BUS186 Sustainable Business 5
BUS236 Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace 5

Total credits for certificate: 36 or 38

Suggested Sequence

  1. First Quarter: BUS151 or BUS154, BUS156 or IT101, BUS236
  2. Second Quarter: ACCT215, BUS118, BUS152
  3. Third Quarter: ACCT131 or ACCT201 (recommended but not required), BUS153, BUS186

This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.

Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Effective Fall 2009
Certificate of Entrepreneurship
52.0701 / 254