Entrepreneurship Certificate

Pathway:

Entrepreneurship

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

BUS.ETR.CERT (C406D)

Total Program Credits: 30

The Entrepreneurship Program prepares learners to competently start their own small business. For persons who currently own a small business, the program provides specific skills and knowledge necessary to increase sales and profits and improve overall operation efficiency.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Entrepreneurship Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

•  construct a new company file in QuickBooks;

•  recognize the available resources in order to assist in starting up a small business; and

•  classify the key elements of a business/marketing plan.

(Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

BUS 131 Social Media and Digital Marketing

Core Course

3

BUS 136 Entrepreneurship

Core Course

3

BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

BUS 151 Small Business Management

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 102 Small Business Accounting

Core Course

3

BUS 127 Principles of Marketing

Core Course

3

BUS 161 Business Law I

Core Course

3

BUS 171 Introduction to Customer Service

Core Course

3

BUS 278 # Business Analytics

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See BUS course descriptions; CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)