Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Gain the Essential Knowledge for Starting and Managing Your Future Venture

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Program Overview

Dreaming of launching your own business and becoming a successful entrepreneur? The Academic Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at College of Western Idaho (CWI) is your springboard to achieving these goals. This program is crafted to equip you with a broad spectrum of business knowledge essential for starting and managing your venture. By completing this certificate, you will gain not only business insight but also practical skills in network creation, team building, and idea communication.

This program is an excellent opportunity for you to build a professional network and understand industry-leading tools vital for business success. You will learn how to assess new business opportunities, make data-driven decisions, and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurial ventures.

Degree or Certificate Type

Academic Certificate

Cost

$1,888

Additional cost may apply.

Time to Complete

0.5 year

Primary Location

Ada County Center

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Learning Opportunities

Viability Assessment Skills: Develop the ability to evaluate new business opportunities and make informed decisions about market entry and venture launches.
Quantitative Reasoning in Business: Apply quantitative reasoning to real-world scenarios, enhancing your data-driven decision-making skills.
Financial Statement Analysis: Learn to interpret financial statements, gaining insights into assessing a company's financial health.
Leadership & Communication Skills: Cultivate leadership qualities and effective communication skills, essential for leading teams and influencing in professional settings.
Soft Skills Enhancement: Strengthen interpersonal communication, teamwork, and adaptability, key to professional success in various roles.

Area of Study

Degrees & Certificates

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management – Academic Certificate

0.5

YEARS

Certificate Requirements

Cost: $1,888

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Career Opportunities

General and Operations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.
2906
Annual Openings*
^$30.86
Hourly Median Wage*
^$64,189
Annual Median Salary
29.66^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Management Analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
434
Annual Openings*
^$35.96
Hourly Median Wage*
^$74,797
Annual Median Salary
24.14^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
425
Annual Openings*
^$34.53
Hourly Median Wage*
^$71,822
Annual Median Salary
42.61^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Sales Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
254
Annual Openings*
^$46.26
Hourly Median Wage*
^$96,221
Annual Median Salary
42.22^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
206
Annual Openings*
^$41.75
Hourly Median Wage*
^$86,840
Annual Median Salary
-1.38^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
105
Annual Openings*
^$27.30
Hourly Median Wage*
^$56,784
Annual Median Salary
15.8^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*
Administrative Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers” .
95
Annual Openings*
^$49.40
Hourly Median Wage*
^$102,752
Annual Median Salary
42.43^%
Growth (2021 – 2031)*

*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.

Admissions

Step 1

Apply to CWI.
Choose Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as your major.

Step 2

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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