Entrepreneurship Certificate Course Map

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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Entrepreneurship Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!

1. College Success

COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. English Composition I

ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Clear and strategic communication with others is a central feature of all careers connected to Business. The skills learned in ENGL 101 are foundational for later coursework and beyond. (Required course for admission into the BAS in Applied Business Management.)

3. Accounting Course Recommendation

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ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5 credits)
Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course explores the fundamental theories and concepts of accounting.
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course will introduce you to accounting concepts and procedures. (Required course for admission into the BAS in Applied Business Management.)

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4. Sales and Customer Relationship Management

MNGT 182 Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management (5 credits)
Course purpose: Arguably, nearly all positions require some kind of “selling” skills. Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management develops skills and knowledge to help you have the confidence and credibility to deliver a positive service culture that values diversity.

5. Math Course Recommendation

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BTECA 117 Business Mathematics (5 credits)
Course purpose: Business Mathematics offers applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. You will also be introduced to simple statistics and the metric system.
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)
Course purpose: Today’s business world relies on data to make sound business decisions. Introduction to Statistics will orient you to the art and science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. By the end of the course, you will see how data can be used in powerful ways. (Required course for admission into the BAS in Applied Business Management.)

6. Productivity Software

CIS 130 Productivity Software (5 credits)
Course purpose: Required technological skill sets in the world of work include word-processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and cloud storage at a minimum. And technology is continually changing. We need to know how to work in and problem-solve with technology. (Required course for admission into the BAS in Applied Business Management.)

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

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7. Payroll and Business Taxes

ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)
Course purpose: Understanding and applying principles tied to payroll and business taxes is a foundational knowledge base for business people.

8. Principles of Marketing

MNGT 282 Principles of Marketing (5 credits)
Course purpose: Marketing is foundational across all aspects of business. You will learn about the business activities concerned with the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers from a marketing perspective.

9. Small Business Planning

MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course involves planning and organizing a small business, including developing a preliminary business plan.

10. Human Resource Management

MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5 credits)
Course purpose: The business field is dependent upon the ability to recruit, manage, and provide direction.

11. Leading Teams through Innovation and Change

MNGT 294 Leading Teams Through Innovation and Change (5 credits)
Course purpose: Expand your skill set to lead teams and organizations through uncertainty – the norm of today’s business environment. This course will help you hone your leadership skills in project, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship settings.

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