Entrepreneuship and Small Business Certificate

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

This program allows students to explore the world of free enterprise. Entrepreneurs are risk takers; self motivated individuals who can predict paradigm shifts giving way to new business opportunities. The student will evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture and review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. The student will understand the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • describe the business enterprise concept including ethical considerations.
  • demonstrate and integrate computer literacy.
  • apply accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorships and partnerships, including the preparation of annual reports and interim financial statements.
  • apply legal principles, particularly rules of contracts, to all business activities.
  • describe procedures for compliance with various businessownership regulations and the law.
  • describe supervisory skills and standards for owning your own business.
Summer Credits
AOT 112 Keyboarding 101 1.00
CIS 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications 3.50
ACC 160 Principals of Accounting I (Sum I) 3.00
ELACC 161 Principals of Accounting II (Sum II) 3.00
     
  Semester Credits 10.50
     
First Semester  
IDS 105 Thinking, Problem Solving,and Team Building 3.00
BUS 211 Principals of Management 3.00
BUS 221 Principals of Marketing 3.00
BUS 241 Business Law 3.00
BUS 248 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3.00
     
  Semester Credits  15
     
Second Semester  
ACC 170
or ACC 262		 AIS for Small Business
or Accounting Information Systems		 1.00 - 3.00
ACC 171 Payroll and aTaxes for Small Business 1.00
ACC 173 Benefits Administration and Rick Management for Small Business 1.00
ACC 174
or ACC 203		 Cost Analysis and Profit Planning for Small Business
or Cost/Managerial Accounting		 1.00 - 3.00
ECO 201 Principale of Macroeconomics 3.00
BUS 284
or BUS 285		 Business Internship
or Global Business Practice Firm		 4.00 - 6.00
     
  Semester Credit 11.00-17.00
     
  Total Credits  36.5 - 42.5

 

Entrepreneurship/Small Business (Certificate)

Aproximate Cost of Program

Sponsored    
Books: 2,800 Fees: 689 Tuition: 3,686
Nonsponsored    
Books: 2,800 Fees: 1,056 Tuition: 7,372
Out of State    
Books: 2,800 Fees: 1,418 Tuition: 11,057
Schuylkill    
Books: 2,800 Fees: 1,056 Tuition: 5,529
  • On-Campus Room & Board: Not Offered

Length of Program
Intended time to complete: 12 months

Program prepares graduates to enter occupations such as these:  O*NET
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• Sales Representatives, Services, All Other (41-3099)
• Demonstrators and Product Promoters (41-9011)  O*NET
• Sales Engineers (41-9031)
• Telemarketers (41-9041)  O*NET

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