Entrepreneurship Essentials, Certificate

Location(s): Online, California-Blended, Clarion-Blended, Edinboro-Blended

PennWest’s ACBSP-accredited entrepreneurship certificates are intended for tomorrow’s innovators who strive to acquire the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to thrive as new or existing entrepreneurs. We offer two 15-credit certificate programs that can stand alone, be stacked, or be applied towards a two-year or four-year degree in business or other fields. The Entrepreneurship Essentials Certificate focuses on the operational fundamentals of running a business.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Understand the practical aspects of business taxation.
Apply marketing basics for new business ventures.
Develop skills and knowledge to improve business operations.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

ACC 3200 - Federal Income Tax I Credit Hours: 3
COMJ 2201 - Business & Professional COM Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Choose two courses from the following list. Please see you academic advisor for additional electives.

BSAD 1000 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
BSIN 2000 - Management Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CMIS 1010 - Making Data Work for You Credit Hours: 3
CMSC 1040 - Personal Productivity Software Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2280 - Writing for Business Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 3610 - Entrepreneurial Marketing Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 3800 - Social Media Marketing Credit Hours: 3
MKTG 4680 - Digital Retailing Credit Hours: 3
BLAW 2000 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business Credit Hours: 3
BLAW 4030 - Legal Risks of Operating a Business in Cyberspace Credit Hours: 3

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