Entrepreneurship (AC)
Academic Certificate
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Business Admin. and Management
The Entrepreneurship program prepares students to obtain employment by launching a business venture or by working in a variety of industries. Students are able to enroll in as many classes as their schedule can support, allowing for the 15-credit certificate to be completed in one semester or over the course of several semesters.
Note: For students who wish to complete this program option as part of a career technical AAS degree financial aid-eligible program, refer to the Business Management AAS degree program.
Contact Information:
Business & Professional Programs Division
Hedlund Building, Room 101
Phone: (208) 769-3226
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA-221 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENTP-105 | Entrepreneurship Skills | 3 |
| ENTP-125 | Small Business Financial Management | 3 |
| ENTP-135 | Business Development and Planning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Payroll Accounting | ||
| Problem Solving Through Team Dynamics | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Ethical Conduct in Business | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| Recruiting, Selection, and Retention | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify key business skills and knowledge needed to be successful when opening/operating a small business.
- Identify and analyze innovative business opportunities, assessing feasibility/viability of concepts.
- Develop and refine business idea(s) from concept through a complete business plan.
- Develop the ability to pitch a new venture concept to potential customers and investors.
- Launch a business venture of one's own, and/or apply concepts gained through the program to foster innovation and growth within an existing company.