Entrepreneurship - Small Business Management Certificate

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Entrepreneurship Small Business Management Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Entrepreneurship Diploma
Entrepreneurship AAS

West Burlington campus (Keokuk campus offers select courses)

Program Information

Entrepreneurship - Small Business Management Certificate

The Entrepreneurship program is intended for those students who wish to specialize in the creation of new business ventures, evaluate the feasibility of a new venture, and identify the available resources for assisting an entrepreneur during the startup phase of a business.

The Small Business Management certificate is for those who wish to work in or own a small business. The Entrepreneurship certificate is for those who wish to own or participate in a small business startup. The Entrepreneurship Diploma is intended for individuals who wish to specialize in the creation of new business ventures, evaluate the feasibility of a new venture, and identify the available resources for assisting an entrepreneur during the start-up phase of business. The Entrepreneurship diploma is awarded upon successful completion of both certificate programs.

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester	Course Title	Credit
BUS-102	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	3
CSC-110	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS	3
ENG-105	COMPOSITION I	3
ENG-131	BUSINESS ENGLISH	3
	Semester Total:	12
Spring Semester	Course Title	Credit
BUS-130	INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3
BUS-135	MANAGING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE	3
BUS-138	SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING	3
	Semester Total:	9
	PROGRAM TOTAL:	21

Course Descriptions

BUS-102 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
An overview of contemporary business principles touching on all the major functional areas of business and trends that are shaping today's business environment. Understanding the fundamental pillars of the business environment -- globalization, technology, and ethics -- is a crucial component in this course.
CSC-110 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course provides an introduction to computer concepts. The student will use the Windows operating system, presentation software, electronic spreadsheet software, database management software and word processing software. Microcomputer hardware and software as well as the processing concepts associated with each will be discussed. The course will also include information on file management, the Internet, virus protection, and e-mail basics as applicable to the academic world as well as the business environment. Lab time outside class is required to complete projects.
ENG-105 - COMPOSITION I
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics, and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process, and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement.
ENG-131 - BUSINESS ENGLISH
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course teaches the fundamentals of written communication with focus on the elements of effectively written business documents. The emphasis is on the development of writing skills through a) exercises in grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling and b) application of these skills in a variety of written business documents. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement or a minimum grade of C- in ENG-013. No waivers.
BUS-130 - INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Emphasizes organizational development and human resource concepts and their applications to small business operations. Leadership development, management styles and decision making strategies are stressed.
BUS-135 - MANAGING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course provides students with an introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation. Students will examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and managerial functions such as promotions and sales planning, decision making, staffing, organizing and directing. Students will develop an understanding of how financial systems, record keeping and risk management contribute to entrepreneurial success.
BUS-138 - SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Discussions and focus are on marketing applications. Students will participate in workshops and strategies sessions on entrepreneurial topics related to market research, product development, pricing, distribution, promotion, marketing campaigns and budgets.