Entrepreneurship, Technical Certificate

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 111 - Student Success CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

• ENTR 100 - Entrepreneurial Mindset CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 105 - Entrepreneurial Lean Marketing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 200 - Entrepreneurial Enterprise CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 205 - Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 215 - New Venture Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 218 - New Venture Launch CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• MKTG 102 - Principles of Selling CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 220 - Small Business Operations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

Choose 6 credits from the following:

• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• BUSN 105 - Principles of Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ACCT 106 - Payroll Accounting CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ACCT 205 - Income Tax CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• OTEC 101 - Microsoft Outlook CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• OTEC 105 - Microsoft Word CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• OTEC 109 - Microsoft PowerPoint CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• OTEC 118 - Microsoft Excel CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• OTEC 214 - Microsoft Project CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• LOGM 127 - Introduction to Logistics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• LOGM 201 - Logistics Quality & Lean Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• IVYT 104 - Critical Thinking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• ENTR 110 - Entrepreneurial Pursuits CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENTR 280 - Entrepreneurship Externship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 31

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and validate business ideas, solve problems creatively, and develop critical thinking skills to approach entrepreneurship with innovation and resilience.
• Conduct market research, apply lean marketing principles, and develop cost-effective marketing strategies, including digital and social media marketing, to grow and sustain new ventures.
• Create and validate comprehensive business models using the Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas. Map customer journeys, develop pitches, and prepare for the operational and financial realities of entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, sales forecasting, and funding strategies. Prepare and analyze financial data, manage business credit, and navigate accounting principles essential for startup and ongoing business operations.
• Navigate the legal and regulatory environment for small businesses, including business structure selection, tax compliance, risk management, and government regulations. Understand contract law and the essentials of business insurance and real estate negotiations.
• Develop a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP), create go-to-market strategies, and prepare for the launch of a new business. Prepare and present business plans to potential investors, partners, or stakeholders.
• Learn the principles of selling, including the psychology of selling, the selling process, and customer relationship management. Design and deliver persuasive sales presentations, manage objections and build long-term customer relationships.
• Effectively manage the day-to-day operations of a small business, focusing on logistics, supply chain management, technology integration, and employee management. Grow a business through strategic planning, asset management, and human resource management.