Program Description

The Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Certificate is intended to help those who want to embark on starting their own business to have the basic skills to get started. Learners will learn basic business technologies and strategies to get started toward turning their dreams into a reality.

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Approximate Program Cost

$2,859
Tuition & Fees: $2,735
Books & Supplies: $124

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Identify the human aspects of business
  • Apply basic small business functions
  • Create and present a strategic business and marketing plan
  • Develop strategies to deal with the unexpected realities of small business management
  • Analyze global, ethical and legal environments of business

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Business Founder
  • Business Owner
  • CEO
  • Small Business President

Courses

The Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Certificate is a 17 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways at NTC are designed to help you progress toward your career and education goals, one step at a time. Many programs are structured to build upon each other, allowing you to earn valuable credentials along the way.

Completing the Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Certificate Earns You:

27% of the total credits in the Small Business Entrepreneurship Associate Degree (17 of 62 credits)

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