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Entrepreneurship (ENT)

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Open Admissions

Division: STEM and Business

The Entrepreneurship Certificate, an 18 credit program, offers the knowledge and skills needed to start a new business venture, contribute to a growing enterprise, identify new business opportunities, and/or successfully operate a small company. Students in this program will learn all the components of running an entrepreneurial venture or small business, including planning, organizing, leading and controlling all aspects of a small business organization. They will also develop strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

 

In addition, communication strategies and business technology are emphasized.  Both oral and written communication skills are integrated into the course work.  Students gain hands-on computer experience: Quickbooks training is provided in.
 

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

 

 

First Year

Fall

ENT100Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3
MKT101Principles of Marketing

3
SPE102Speech

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Spring

BUS102Business Law

3
ACC105Accounting Essentials

2
ACC110Small Business Computerized Accounting

1
ENT200Applied Entrepreneurship

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 18

 
Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Develop the knowledge and skills needed to start a new business venture, and/or contribute to a growing enterprise
  • Identify new business opportunities
  • Develop and implement a business plans
  • Recognize the needs and challenges of running an entrepreneurial venture or small business
  • Demonstrate planning, organizing, leading and controlling skills as it applies to all aspects of a small business organizations.
  • Develop strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Effectively utilize business technology as well as communication strategies
  • Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Implement Quickbooks as a tool for business accounting.
  • Define the basic parts of a business plan

Occupational Skills Required
  • Creative thinking
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Technology skills
  • Marketing
  • Supervision


Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
  • General and Operations Managers