Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Pathway - Management and Leadership Development Certificate
West Burlington campus (Keokuk campus offers select courses)
Business Administration Entrepreneurship Pathway - Management & Leadership Development Certificate
The Entrepreneurship Pathway of the Business Administration AAS includes courses that will expose students to the foundations of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives the US economy, and every business was started by an entrepreneur. Whether your goal is to start a restaurant, accounting firm, or the next big on line social media blockbuster, this program is for you. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to finance your startĀup, develop your business plan, and increase your chances for success.
Management & Leadership Development certificate awarded after ADM-188, BUS-131, MGT-170, SOC-114.
Selling Strategies certificate awarded after BUS-138, BUS-180, MKT-140, SMM-108.
Small Business Startup certificate awarded after BUS-135, BUS-138, BUS-150, SMM-108.
*Certificates can be earned one time.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
ADM-188 | Project and Event Management | 3 |
SOC-114 | Conflict Resolution in the Workplace | 3 |
Semester Total: | 6 | |
Spring Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
BUS-131 | Small Business Management Strategies | 3 |
MGT-170 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
Semester Total: | 6 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 12 |
ADM-188 - Project and Event Management |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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Using a project-based approach, this course is designed for business and management/marketing majors, entrepreneurs, administrative staff, and those that are organized, resourceful and enjoy multitasking. Project management, business/event promotion and critical thinking skills will be developed. Technology will be used to coordinate essential activities including travel and event logistics, budgeting, video conferencing, scheduling and the creation of promotional materials. |
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SOC-114 - Conflict Resolution in the Workplace |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Conflict Resolution in the Workplace will study conflict resolution theories and applications in the workplace. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own effective interpersonal conflict resolution skills as well as skills needed to help employees resolve their conflicts with one another and the skills needed to negotiate contracts. Students will also be introduced to theories and skills needed to apply culturally sensitive principles to conflict resolution. |
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BUS-131 - Small Business Management Strategies |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course emphasizes organizational development and human resource concepts and their applications to small business operations. Leadership development, management styles and decision making strategies are stressed. |
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MGT-170 - Human Resource Management |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course provides an overview of the principles involved in human resources management including strategy, legal environment, EEO, and job analysis and job design. Also covered are acquiring human resources, training and developing employees, compensation issues and labor relations. |
Dr. Ashlee Spannagel - Dean of Career and Technical Education & Workforce Development, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5380
Email: aspannagel@scciowa.edu
BS, Southern Illinois University
MS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
EdD, Capella University
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