Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
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Overview
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Academic Certificate at CWI equips you with the business knowledge needed to take personal talents and skills and start a new business. In completing the courses required for this certificate, you will acquire business knowledge and expertise that could increase the chances of a successful new business. It also introduces you to the core methods for professional success like network creation, team building, and idea communication.
Mission
The mission of the Academic Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and prepare students for the challenges they will face in starting or growing their own business.
Why This Program
This 12-credit program will provide you will the skills and knowledge necessary to start your own business. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to build a professional network and gain an understanding in industry leading tools that will help you navigate the necessary components of starting a business.
What You Will Learn to Do
- Assess the viability of a new business
- Apply data and logic to business decisions
- Financial management
- Develop leadership skills
- Strengthen soft skills
- Create a digital presence
- Develop an elevator pitch
- Evaluate a business idea and test potential impact in the market
- Expand professional network
Requirements and Costs
Degrees and Certificates
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management - Academic Certificate
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Important Dates for Credit Programs
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | ||
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Priority Registration Begins1 | N/A | April 10 | Nov. 13, 2023 | |
Open Registration Begins | Feb. 27 | April 17 | Nov. 20, 2023 | |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline | May 13 | July 29 | Dec. 16, 2023 | |
Admission Deadline2 | May 27 | Aug. 12 | Jan. 6 | |
Last Day to Register for Classes | June 2 | Aug. 18 | Jan. 12 | |
Tuition and Fees Due | June 2 | Aug. 18 | Jan. 12 | |
Classes Begin3 | June 5 | Aug. 21 | Jan. 16 | |
1 Priority registration is limited to continuing students. Students are assigned a registration time based on their cumulative credits earned. Students should check myCWI and their CWI email to learn their assigned registration time. Students may register online anytime on or after their assigned registration time. | ||||
2 The admission deadline for international students is earlier than the deadline for non-international students and is only available during the fall and spring semesters. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the international student admission deadlines for the fall and spring semesters. | ||||
3 Classes in shorter sessions (including 4-, 5-, and 8-week sessions) may begin before or after this date. Please refer to the Registration and Refund Deadlines by Class Section Dates (located beneath each semester) of the Academic Calendar for more information. |
Advising
Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI offers advising assistance to help in deciding which courses you need to take to reach your education and career goals. Visit Advising or contact One Stop Student Services for more information.
Connecting With Ideas
Connecting With Ideas (CWI 101) is the first semester student success course designed to help CWI students become engaged members of the academic community and cultivate habits for lifelong achievement and success. Each semester, students can select from a variety of themes. More information about next semesters CWI 101 themes
Transfer
Look beyond your degree at CWI and plan for continuing your education by working closely with CWI advising and representatives of your intended transfer school. Planning before you transfer can save you time and money. Visit Transfer Information for more information or contact One Stop Student Services.
Career Info
Professions
- Entrepreneur
- Small Business Owner
- Franchisee
- Independent Agent
- Family Business
- Sole Proprietor
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Instructors
Program Department Chair
Instructor(s)
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