Degrees & Certificates
Business Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
This Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship is composed of a series
of courses along with emphasis options
which provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully develop and assess
the viability of for profit or not-for-profit "social and sustainable" business concepts.
Information on funding, vendor sourcing, and launching of new ventures whether they
are a stand alone businesses, a micro-entrepreneurial venture, or an intrapreneurial
venture within an existing company will be explored.
Career Opportunities
It is estimated by the Department of Labor and the Small Business Administration that
80% of new jobs are initially created by
small businesses. Entrepreneurs that start new businesses, add to the existing job
market, and take on the risk and rewards of
being an owner. Putting an idea to work in a competitive economy can lead to satisfying
personal achievement with some new
ventures generating enormous job opportunities for others and wealth for the entrepreneur,
investors, and employees. Choosing to pursue an entrepreneurship certificate and/or
degree can offer a variety of career paths and can meet a variety of career goals.
Entrepreneurship careers cover a wide range of industries and locales, and entrepreneurs
can find opportunities in businesses of all sizes. An individual's interest and ability
to focus on making a project work will determine what kind of career may develop.
As an entrepreneur, a career path unique to an individual's interests, business knowledge
and ambition can be carved.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSN 18 (Business Law) | 4 |
| BUSN 40 (Introduction to Business) | 3 |
| BUSN 45 (Entrepreneurship) | 3 |
| CIS 55 (Integrating Office Application) | 4 |
| MKTG 50 (Introduction to Marketing) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Area 1 | |
| BUSN 1A (Financial Accounting) | 4 |
| BUSN 51 (General Accounting) | 3 |
| Area 2 | |
| BUSN 56 (Introduction to Management) | 3 |
| BUSN 58 (Small Business Management) | 3 |
| MKTG 60 (Retail Store Management) | 3 |
| Area 3 | |
| BUSN 52 (Business Communications) | 3 |
| BUSN 53 (Business Correspondence) | 3 |
| MKTG 60 (Retail Store Management) | 3 |
| Area 4 | |
| BUSN 48 (Human Relations in Organizations) | 3 |
| MKTG 61 (Professional Selling) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 29-30 |
Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure
Use the link below to view Las Positas Community Colleges Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure for this program.