Business Entrepreneurship
The Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Entrepreneurship program equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary
to successfully launch and manage their own businesses. This program aims to foster
entrepreneurial thinking, critical problem-solving, and a comprehensive understanding
of business operations.
The Business Entrepreneurship CTS program aims to instill a strong foundation in core
business disciplines like economics, finance, marketing, and human resources. It equips
students with essential software skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite and
Excel, to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, the program fosters
an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation skills, empowering students to identify
and evaluate promising business opportunities.
Courses are offered through a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person formats,
providing flexibility for both traditional and working students.
Academic Area
College of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences
Community Education Building 101
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What You'll Learn
- Describe the parts of a business plan.
- Demonstrate the use of business software applications.
- Use accounting information to make business decisions.
- Decide an organization’s staffing needs.
Coursework Examples
Students in the Business Entrepreneurship CTS program may study topics such as:
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
- Marketing and Customer Engagement
- Leadership and Management
- Business Communications
- Business Law and Ethics
- Digital Marketing and Business Technology
Degree Requirements - 33 Total Required Credits
For additional detailed information on coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog Curriculum.
Total Credits Required: 33
Listing of Courses
- ACCT 2001 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BADM 1001 - Introduction to Business
- BADM 2050 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- BAS 1100 - Introduction to Excel
- ECON 2000 - Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECON 2030 - Economic Principles
- MATH 1015 - Applied College Algebra or MATH 1020 - College Algebra or MATH 1021 -
College Algebra
- BADM 2001 - Business Law
- FIN 2030 - Money and Banking
- ISDS 2100 - Microcomputer Applications in Business
- MGMT 2260 - Human Resources Management
- MKTG 2999 - Principles of Marketing
Job Market Outlook
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Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Phases of law necessary in the business world with emphasis on the Uniform Commercial
Code. Introduction to law, contracts, property, and employment. A grade of “C” or
better must be earned in this course to receive a degree or a certificate within the
Division of Health Science and Business Technology.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An overview of microcomputer-assisted accounting applications in the small to medium
size firm. Quick Books accounting software will be used to work through the entire
accounting cycle, including use of general and subsidiary ledgers, payroll, and inventory.
The preparation of various computer-based accounting reports is also included. A grade
of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive a degree or a certificate
within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A practical course in income tax returns preparation for individual, business, corporate,
and miscellaneous tax returns, such as those for farms, self-employment, excise taxes,
and gift taxes. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive
a degree or a certificate within the Division of Health Science and Business Technology.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The course provides the student with a set of financial tools that may be applied
in money management. Emphasis is placed on how to make major decisions of a financial
nature such as buying insurance, paying taxes, using credit and making investments
as part of the personal financial planning process. Each student prepares his or her
own personal financial plan and invests in a simulated portfolio. A grade of “C” or
better must be earned in this course to receive degree credit within the Division
of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course is the study of monetary, banking and financial systems. Topics are covered
such as financial markets, financial institutions, the role of commercial banks, central
bank in affecting the performance of the economy; monetary policy, fiscal policy,
and their relationship in open economy in prices, production, and employment, and
Federal Reserve System. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course if
the course is used to satisfy a degree or certificate requirement within the Division
of Health Science and Business Technology.
Business electives (Business courses required) - 3 hours required
Business electives (Business courses required) - 12 hours required
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The affects of an aging population on the healthcare system are considered. Students
learn to identify and solve problems related to long-term care. The special management
issues faced by administrators of assisted living homes, nursing homes and Alzheimer’s
facilities are considered. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course
to receive a degree or a certificate within the Division of Health Science and Business
Technology.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course looks at contract negotiation process in the health care industry. It
considers contract negotiation from the points of view of the covered individual’s
employer, insurance/managed care firm, medical practice group, and hospital/integrated
health care system. Special attention is placed on the problems of cost analysis at
each step in the process.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This interdisciplinary course provides a broad knowledge of medical law and ethics
in a health care environment. Topics include but are not limited to an introduction
to law and the legal system, licensure and certification of health personnel, institutional
and personal liability, professional associations and contracts, responsibilities
of administrators and government boards, relations with labor unions, patient’s rights,
social and professional ethics, constitutional restraints on preventative and personal
health care programs, and federal regulatory measures.
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A comprehensive review of the organization and management of the health care system
in the United States. This interdisciplinary course establishes a framework from which
health administration issues and problems may be identified, analyzed, and evaluated.
Additionally, the course focuses on managing in a rapidly changing environment. Current
issues and trends affecting medical practices, ambulatory facilities, assisted living
centers, nursing homes, and Alzheimer’s facilities are considered. A grade of “C”
or better must be earned in this course if the course is used to satisfy a degree
or certificate requirement within the Division of Health Science and Business Technology.
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