Entrepreneurship, Certificate - ETR6
The Entrepreneurship certificate is designed to give students the basic business concepts necessary to start and operate their own small business. It is useful for Industrial Technology students, for example, who have gained technical skill, but may be lacking the business understanding to make their new venture successful. Current entrepreneurs may also benefit from this class as they will gain practical knowledge useful in growing and managing their existing business. The certificate introduces students to various core business aspects found in all businesses.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| or ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 150 | Fundamentals of Supervision | 3 |
| or MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 102 or ACC 150 |
Accounting Principles II or Payroll Accounting |
3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 150 or MGT 201 |
Fundamentals of Supervision or Human Resource Management |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ACC 102 or ACC 150 |
Accounting Principles II or Payroll Accounting |
3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 150 or MGT 201 |
Fundamentals of Supervision or Human Resource Management |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Summer Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Hours | |
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 102 or ACC 150 |
Accounting Principles II or Payroll Accounting |
3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 150 or MGT 201 |
Fundamentals of Supervision or Human Resource Management |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
This program can be started any semester.
Notes About Individual Classes
Most classes required for this program are offered during days, evenings, and online.
No English or math classes are required for this program. However, students should indicate readiness for ENG 101.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Entrepreneurship Certificate is to provide students with basic business concepts necessary to start and operate their own small business.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws of contracts in the legal framework of business operations.
- Apply basic marketing techniques to develop simple promotion, pricing, and distribution plans, and to identify markets.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the accounting process and prepare and interpret basic financial operations.