Description

The Entrepreneurship One Year Certificate of Completion is designed to give students a foundation for starting their own business or assisting in the business startup activities of others. All coursework may be applied to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Business degree.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
2. Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
3. Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
4. Interpret financial data and use it to make informed decisions about the operating performance of a company.
5. Describe the marketing plan and strategies behind product/service positioning, pricing, distribution (placement), and promotion.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Recommended:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II (or higher) or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7.
  • Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra I (or higher) or minimum placement Math Level 10.

Course Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Core Courses
BA 101	Introduction to Business	4
BA 104	Business Math	3
BA 178	Customer Service	3
BA 206	Management Fundamentals I	4
BA 214	Business Communications	3
BA 217	Accounting Fundamentals	4
BA 223	Marketing Principles I	4
BA 237	Marketing Research	4
BA 250	Entrepreneurship	4
CIS 120	Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)	0-4
CIS 131	Software Applications	4
LIB 100	Intro to Finding Information	1
Total Credits		38-42

Advising Notes

Students should consult their advisor if they have transfer credits, are not able to attend full time, or are not at college level in reading, writing and math.

This certificate is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:
  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and can result in the offending student being dropped from the program. Students wishing reinstatement must seek endorsement from the department chair after completing a progressive review.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
BA 101	Introduction to Business	4
BA 104	Business Math	3
BA 178	Customer Service	3
CIS 120	Computer Concepts (Computer Competency Test)	0-4
LIB 100	Intro to Finding Information	1
	Credits	11-15
Winter
BA 217	Accounting Fundamentals	4
BA 223	Marketing Principles I	4
BA 237	Marketing Research	4
CIS 131	Software Applications	4
	Credits	16
Spring
BA 206	Management Fundamentals I	4
BA 214	Business Communications	3
BA 250	Entrepreneurship	4
	Credits	11
	Total Credits	38-42