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
- Develop financial management skills
- 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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Connecting With Ideas
Connecting With Ideas (CWI 101) is designed to prepare students with the skills to succeed in college, a career, and life. Completion of CWI 101 is a general education requirement of students seeking to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from CWI. Students are encouraged to take CWI 101 during their first semester.
Explore CWI 101 PathwaysTransfer
Individuals admitted to CWI as a degree-seeking student who have earned college credit from another institution may transfer their credits to CWI. Visit Transferring to CWI to learn more.
Plan ahead for your transition to a four-year college or university. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor and representatives from the intended transfer school to ensure a smooth transition beyond CWI. Visit Transferring From CWI to explore our transfer partnerships.
Career Info
Professions
- Entrepreneur
- Small Business Owner
- Franchisee
- Independent Agent
- Family Business
- Sole Proprietor
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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