Business Entrepreneurship

This Certificate in Entrepreneurship is composed of a series of courses along with emphasis options which provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully develop and assess the viability of for profit or not-for-profit "social and sustainable" business concepts. Information on funding, vendor sourcing, and launching of new ventures whether they are a stand alone businesses, a micro-entreprenuerial venture, or an intrapreneurial venture within an existing company will be explored.

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This entrepreneurship certificate is designed for students who wish to explore entrepreneurship in their community college business studies. Entrepreneurial studies assist in preparing students who plan to seek a higher degree in business. Completion of this entrepreneurship certificate provides students with critical knowledge and tools for planning and starting a new business. Completion demonstrates persistence, achievement, and may enhance job seeking. This program provides valuable preparation in proven business practices and with business ownership issues such as market focus, measurements of success, and developing a clear and useful business plan. Because some of the leading causes of failure in new businesses are poor risk management, lack of adequate capitalization, and mismanagement of resources, specific information is provided in these areas to help students make good business decisions that lead to success. The Entrepreneurship Certificate is also useful for members of the community who are planning or starting a new business or expanding an existing one.

MKT50 Introduction to Marketing...........3 units BUSN45 Entrepreneurship..........................3 units BUSN40 Introduction to Business...... .......3 units BUSN18 Business Law .................................4 units CIS 55 Integrating Office Applications...4 units ----------------- BUSN51 General Accounting.......................3 units or BUSN 1A Financial Accounting..............4 units ---------------- BUSN56 Introduction to Management ......3 units or BUSN58 Small Business Management.......3 units or MKTG60 Retail Store Management.............3 units ----------------- BUSN48 Human Relations in Organizations....3 units Or MKTG61 Professional Selling................................3 units ------------------- BUSN52 Business Communications...................3 units Or BUSN53 Business Correspondence...................3 units Total............................................................................29-30

The COCI (Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; updated PSLO’s; revised, delete, and/or added courses.