Business Certificate: Entrepreneurial Launch Certificate
The Entrepreneurial Launch certificate is a credit-bearing program that is designed to help individuals launch their own business. This certificate will build on the student's existing technical or industry related skills to assist them in designing and launching a successful small business. Students will take courses in developing an entrepreneurial mindset, conducting a feasibility study, writing a business plan, and small business consulting. This program also includes courses that feature one-on-one mentoring and coaching witt other small business professionals.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will have the opportunity to enroll in an independent study path where they will launch their business and generate initial revenue within CCA's business incubator on campus. After spending up to a year in the business incubaror, students will transfer to the care of the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in order to continue to grow their business within the community.
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Entrepreneurial Launch Certificate: 16 credits