Business - Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Achievement
The Business Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement equips students with the essential skills needed to launch and manage an entrepreneurial venture. Tailored for individuals looking to enhance their current skill set with entrepreneurial expertise, this program offers a focused, streamlined path to success without the extensive coursework of a traditional degree. For further studies, consider the Business Administration Associate degree with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T in Business Administration 2.0) degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate start-up opportunities and challenges, applying key entrepreneurial skills and strategies to launch, manage, and grow a successful new venture.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select six courses from the following: | 18 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Financial Analysis for Entrepreneurs | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset | ||
| Entrepreneurial Start-up Ventures | ||
| Professional Selling | ||
| Introduction to Marketing | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Creative Brand Management | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills | ||
or WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | |
or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| Select 9 units from the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset | ||
| Professional Selling | ||
| Creative Brand Management | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select 9 units from the following: | 9 | |
| Financial Analysis for Entrepreneurs | ||
| Entrepreneurial Start-up Ventures | ||
| Introduction to Marketing | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills or Career-Focused Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Service Learning Work Experience | ||
| Units | 11 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.