This Certificate is designed for students seeking to explore, evaluate, and plan the startup of a business. The curriculum addresses the traits and skillsets utilized by successful entrepreneurs and enables students to evaluate and test business ideas. Students will also learn how to identify and attract customers. Completion of this Entrepreneurship Certificate program demonstrates knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset and process and provides practical tools and techniques used to develop and evaluate new business ideas.
<Year 1> | <Year 2> | ||||
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CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
BUS G100 | Intro to Bus | 12 | 540 | ||
BUS G108 | Legal Environment of Business | 6 | 270 | ||
BUS G110 | Business Law | 4 | 180 | ||
BUS G130 | Introduction to BUS Writing | 2 | 90 | ||
BUS G139 | Bus. Communications | 6 | 180 | ||
MGMT G110 | Elements of Management | 2 | 90 | ||
MKTG G100 | Principles of Marketing | 2 | 90 | ||
MGMT G140 | Bus. and Organizational Ethics | 1 | 45 |
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Apply personal traits associated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Evaluate options for starting a new business.
Analyze the customer, competition, costs, challenges and rewards associated with business startup.
Prepare business and market planning documents to evaluate a new business idea or opportunity.
Completion of this certificate will provide students with essential knowledge associated with starting a small business.
A small-business entrepreneurship program supports students that are seeking a career in business management or ownership. This includes careers as independent contractors, part-time business owners, and small business owners. Additionally, the skills developed from this certificate program will improve overall business management skills which will enhance and/or accelerate career development.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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BUS G101 | The Mindset of Business Success | 3.0 | S1 |
MGMT G152 | Starting a Business- Entrepreneurial Small Business | 3.0 | S1 |
MKTG G157 | Finding and Knowing Your Customer | 1.5 | S2 |
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