Entrepreneurship Diploma

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An increasing number of people are realizing the rewards and challenges of owning their own businesses. The Entrepreneurship program will help you create or improve your plans to be successful in owning or operating a small business. Although you may have the technical skills, or be very knowledgeable about a certain industry, the entrepreneurship program emphasizes how your passion and skills tie into the day-to-day operation of a business. In addition, this flexible program is designed to impact students in their work environments in the real world, whether you start a business or not! This is accomplished through various innovative marketing strategies, current creative financing methods and employee development skills. The program also emphasizes personal development in accounting, supervision, communication and relationship management. To make it convenient for today’s busy students, courses are being offered during the day, evening and online.

For more information about the Entrepreneurship program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/entrepreneurship.

Location: Ankeny, Boone, Urban

Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Entrepreneurship diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Required Courses

Semester 1

Required Course(s)

BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3
AAS degree core Communications course Credits: 3
AAS degree core Math or Science course Credits: 3

Semester 2

Required Course(s)

BUS 131 - Small Business Mgmt Strategies Credits: 3
BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 141 - Small Business Start-Up Credits: 3
BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
Select from Option 1 Credits: 3-4

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
ACC 111 - Intro to Accounting Credits: 3

Semester 3

Required Course(s)

BUS 220 - Intro International Business Credits: 3
Select from Option 2 Credits: 3
Select from Option 3 Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 1 Course

MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business Credits: 3
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Option 3 - Select 1 Course

BUS 278 - Employment Law Credits: 3
MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
ACC 311 - Computer Accounting Credits: 3
WDV 150 - E-Commerce Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 39

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books (approximate)	700	700	420

Approximate total for program: $7,397*

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Possibility of starting your own business or manage a small business for someone else.
• Plan overall company strategies to meet profit objectives.
• Execute sales and marketing programs to meet company objective.
• Execute financial programs to meet short and long-term cash flow needs.
• Plan location and layout of business.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise employees.
• Research and stay in touch with customer needs.

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.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Many opportunities exist today for starting your own business.
• Specialized classes provide many hands-on applications.
• Small business provides autonomy and opportunity of self-expression.
• Anticipated average starting salary $31,000 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

Nondiscrimination Policy

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.