Entrepreneurship Certificate

Program code: SBME-CC

Locations: Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Quinebaug Valley

Program Description

This two-semester certificate program is designed to prepare prospective entrepreneurs with the fundamentals of starting and managing their own business. For existing business owners, the program will strengthen entrepreneurial and managerial skills. Credits earned can be applied towards an AS degree in Entrepreneurship.  

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify core concepts of entrepreneurship and small business management and their impact on society and the global economy.
  2. Describe the legal and ethical environments for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
  3. Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills applicable to entrepreneurship and small business management.
  4. Demonstrate information literacy through research skills and the use of technology.
  5. Apply effective written and oral communication skills to business situations.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
ACCT 1130Principles of Financial Accounting3
BENT 2170Small Business Management and Growth3
BENT 2180Entrepreneurship3
BMKT 2010Principles of Marketing3
Business Electives - Chooses two courses from: ACCT, BENT, BUSN, BFIN, BMGT, BMKT, ECON, CSA 16
Total Credits18
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or HOSP 2244 Meetings, Conventions and Special Events Management