Overview
This certificate will provide the skills necessary to assist graduates to own their own business.
Become your own boss with the Entrepreneurship Certificate program. Developed with the input of successful local entrepreneurs, this academic program will help students learn how to establish and operate a small business or strengthen an existing one. Receive a foundation in vital entrepreneurial areas such as accounting, supervision, computer skills, marketing, and the entrepreneurial mindset. Take this as a stand-alone program or as part of the two-year degree in Management.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
All students in this program must take the placement test and complete (or test out of) ENG-100, MAT-100, and RDG-100.
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BUS-131 |
Entrepreneurial Leadership Entrepreneurial Leadership ID: BUS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to provide students with the entrepreneurial leadership perspective necessary for a business owner, economic and social contexts of entrepreneurialism, traits of historically successful entrepreneurs, and analyzes the adversity of modern-day entrepreneurs. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| MKT-135 |
Customer Service Techniques Customer Service Techniques ID: MKT-135 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the techniques and skills required for providing customer service excellence, including illustrations to turn customer relations into high standards of customer service, satisfaction, and repeat sales. |
• | 3 | ||||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MKT-120 |
Sales Principles Sales Principles ID: MKT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the personal selling process with special emphasis on determining customer needs and developing effective communications and presentation skills. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
ACC-110 |
Accounting for Entrepreneurs Accounting for Entrepreneurs ID: ACC-110 Credit Hours: 3 A study of the principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxes, bookkeeping, accounting systems, and record keeping essential to starting and operating a new business enterprise. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| MKT-245 |
Promotional Strategies Promotional Strategies ID: MKT-245 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of promotion activities, focusing on coordinating an effective marketing campaign for a product or business, with promotion strategies planned and used to influence consumers, trade intermediaries, and sales forces. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BUS-116 |
Business Opportunity Analysis Business Opportunity Analysis ID: BUS-116 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the research process as it relates to business development. Students will examine effective research strategies, and explore major electronic and print resources that are available to research a business idea. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MGT-201 |
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management ID: MGT-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,076.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BUS-131 |
Entrepreneurial Leadership Entrepreneurial Leadership ID: BUS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to provide students with the entrepreneurial leadership perspective necessary for a business owner, economic and social contexts of entrepreneurialism, traits of historically successful entrepreneurs, and analyzes the adversity of modern-day entrepreneurs. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| MKT-135 |
Customer Service Techniques Customer Service Techniques ID: MKT-135 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the techniques and skills required for providing customer service excellence, including illustrations to turn customer relations into high standards of customer service, satisfaction, and repeat sales. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| MKT-120 |
Sales Principles Sales Principles ID: MKT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the personal selling process with special emphasis on determining customer needs and developing effective communications and presentation skills. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (12 Credit Hours) |
ACC-110 |
Accounting for Entrepreneurs Accounting for Entrepreneurs ID: ACC-110 Credit Hours: 3 A study of the principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxes, bookkeeping, accounting systems, and record keeping essential to starting and operating a new business enterprise. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| MGT-201 |
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management ID: MGT-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| MKT-245 |
Promotional Strategies Promotional Strategies ID: MKT-245 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of promotion activities, focusing on coordinating an effective marketing campaign for a product or business, with promotion strategies planned and used to influence consumers, trade intermediaries, and sales forces. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BUS-116 |
Business Opportunity Analysis Business Opportunity Analysis ID: BUS-116 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the research process as it relates to business development. Students will examine effective research strategies, and explore major electronic and print resources that are available to research a business idea. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,076.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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