Certificate

Entrepreneurship [C105]

As large business downsize and the number of smaller businesses increases, the need for small business management or entrepreneurial education increases. The entrepreneurship certificate program addresses the needs of individuals who manage small businesses, as well as individuals who believe they would like to start a business in the future. In addition, the entrepreneurship certificate program addresses the intrapreneurship (innovative risk taking) needs of individuals who are currently working for larger organizations in which mange3ment is sharing decision making and product development with all employees.

Course requirements for entrepreneurship certificate (22 credits):

ACTT	11000	Accounting I -Financial	4
BMRT	11000	Introduction to Business	3
	21000	Business Law and Ethics I	3
	21020	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
	21023	Financing the Business Venture	3
	21052	Professional Selling Techniques	3
COMT	11000	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
		Total	22

Students must satisfy the prerequisites of each course in the program by either (a) completing the prerequisite courses, or (b) demonstrating to a Computer Technology faculty member that they have otherwise met the prerequisites. Students must complete a minimum of 15 hours at Kent State University.