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Entrepreneurship - Small Business Management

Curriculum Description

The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners.

Course work includes developing a student’s ability to make informed decisions as future business owners. Courses include entrepreneurial concepts learned in innovation and creativity, business funding, and marketing. Additional course work includes computers and economics.

Through these skills, students will have a sound education base in entrepreneurship for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared to be self-employed and open their own businesses.

The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Certificate NEW

C25490SB
NC CIP: 52.0701
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2015

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 111 Financial Accounting 3 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
ETR 215 Law for Entrepreneurs 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 230 Small Business Management 3 0 0 3
ETR 230 Entrepreneur Marketing 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mobile Application Dev I 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Internet Mkt & Analytics (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Social Media (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Information

2015FA New Certificate

C25490SB
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