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The Entrepreneurship Associate of Science degree program is designed for students who wish to emphasize entrepreneurship in their community college business studies. Completion of the Entrepreneurship Associate of Science program provides students with critical knowledge and tools for planning, launching, and operating a new business. Program completion demonstrates persistence and achievement and may support job applications. The program provides valuable preparation in proven business practices and business ownership issues, such as market focus, measures of success, and development of a clear and useful business plan. Because some of the leading causes of new business failures are poor risk management, lack of adequate capitalization, and mismanagement of resources, specific information is provided in these areas to help students make good decisions. Career paths and occupations for students with entrepreneurship skills include business development, e-commerce, finances, marketing, and management, across industries.

The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who plan to engage in entrepreneurship or who have already begun their own business. Completion of this certificate provides students with critical knowledge and skills for planning, starting, and operating a new business. The program provides valuable preparation in proven business practices and business ownership, operation, and management issues, such as market focus, measures of success, and development of a clear and useful business plan. Career paths and occupations for students with entrepreneurship skills include business development, e-commerce, finances, marketing, and management, across industries. Completion also demonstrates persistence and achievement and may support job applications.

The Entrepreneurship Occupational Skills Award is particularly useful for members of the community and other students who are planning or are in the process of starting a new business.