Entrepreneurship, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
• CSC 116 - Information Computing Credits: 3
• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4

Semester 2

• BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing Credits: 3
• BUS 141 - Small Business Start-Up Credits: 3
• BUS 131 - Small Business Mgmt Strategies Credits: 3
• ACC 314 - QuickBooks Accounting Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 25*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits need to satisfy the option requirements.

These credits are applicable to the Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, AAS  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

The average for books by term varies per course.

Approximate total for program $6,775**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Possibility of starting your own business.
• Assist management in small business operations.
• Provide information and suggestions to management, coworkers and/or customers.
• Communicate in person, by telephone, or in writing with management, coworkers and/or customers.
• Hire personnel, direct, supervise and evaluate their work.
• Sell products or services to customers.
• Create, coordinate and communicate solutions to work environment or for customers.
• May be responsible for information management to include small computer operation, typing, data entry, report preparation and documentation.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Maintain good working relations with customers, coworkers and management.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Work independently, solve problems and make decisions.
• Address the public in person and on the telephone.
• Demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, creative insight and good judgment.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn broad business concepts and policies.

What Else Should I Consider About this Specialist Certificate?

• Reading, communication and math skills must be at college level to gain maximum benefit from classes.
• For career advancement and advanced position placement, it is important that students continue college coursework beyond the two-year program.
• For transferability to four-year colleges and universities, it is important that students work closely with advisors and admissions counselors.
• Average starting salary $31,000 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

NOTE: The average starting salary of an Entrepreneur can vary depending on what business you go into and how successful it is. However, the average reported salary for graduates with this major is $39,096 with a mid-career salary of $85,275 (source College Factual… Entrepreneurial Studies 2017)

Program Competencies

At the completion of the Entrepreneurship Certificate, students will be able to:

1. Examine introductory business applications and strategies needed to start and operate a small business,
2. Complete entrepreneurship preparation and feasibility analysis
3. Prepare a business plan
4. Evaluate the intricacies of marketing their company’s products and services
5. Critique managing a business operation
6. Assess financial concepts including balance sheets and income statements

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.  

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov ₍₂₀₂₆₎