Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management - Certificate (Major Code - ENTC)

The Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Certificate teaches entrepreneurs a wide variety of small business skills. It is designed to develop entrepreneurs and foster economic growth in the community.

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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Explain and effectively pursue the ways businesses are financed.
  • Examine legal and ethical issues from the perspective of a business manager or owner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate a business' financial information.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple employees in a day-to-day business environment.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 30 CREDITS

BUS 104Business Math*

3

BUS 109Survey of Business*

3

BUS 146Introduction to Accounting*

3

BUS 167Business Communications*

3

BUS 183Starting a Business*

3

BUS 201Financial Accounting**

3

BUS 233The Legal Environment of Business*

3

BUS 283Small Business Management*

3

ECN 201Principles of Macroeconomics***

3

Select one of the following (3 credits):

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

OR

Department approved elective

3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 30 CREDITS