Entrepreneurship, Pathway Certificate
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Program Description
The Entrepreneurship Pathway Certificate offers students the basic training and knowledge needed to start and effectively operate a small business.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Entrepreneurship Pathway Certificate will:
- Explain basic small business management functions and their integration into the business environment
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Distinguish the importance of an ethical work environment
- Apply information and technology tools relevant to the profession
Career Considerations
Entrepreneurship careers can be starting a small business or managing a small business. The business can be for themselves or for other business owners. In addition, the skills learned can be used in a management or supervisory position.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| BA 101 | Intro to Business 1 | 4 |
| BA 180 | Business Mathematics I | 3 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BA 150 | Develop a Small Business | 4 |
| BA 214 | Business Communications 1 | 3 |
| BA 226 | Business Law 1 | 4 |
| BA 233 | Accounting for Managers | 4 |
| SDP 208 | Human Rscs for Supervisors | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Term | ||
| BA 106 | Business Leadership | 3 |
| BA 223 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| BA 250 | Managing the Small Business | 3 |
| COM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication 1 | 4 |
| SDP 109 | Elements of Supervision | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 48 | |
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A grade of C or better must be attained in the courses indicated.
Advising Notes
- Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Consultation with an advisor is critical to a student’s selection of courses.
- Please see an advisor for a degree planning worksheet for this program.
- Program Prerequisites: See requirements needed for first term classes.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Students entering the program are expected to have basic keyboarding and computer skills with business application software such as Word and Excel. If these skills are needed, students should take CIS 120 Intro to Digital Literacy (4 cr.) during the first term at UCC.