Entrepreneurship Certificate

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is for students exploring managing and/or owning their own business. Students learn the basics of building a strong business.

Quick Facts

Overview

Students in the Entrepreneurship certificate program gain foundational knowledge in accounting, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The program allows students to explore essential areas of business and learn through real-world projects that include creating a business model and business plan.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid

Important Links

Entrepreneurship Certificate Curriculum PDF

Time to Complete

The Entrepreneurship Certificate can be completed in one semester.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (14 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• Use quantitative analysis of financial information and accounting concepts to interpret information.

• Develop a managerial strategic plan that includes critical elements of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

• Apply marketing concepts through the completion of a comprehensive marketing plan.

• Production of a business model and business plan.

After NHCC

After completing the Entrepreneurship Certificate, students can apply what they learned in managing or creating a business, or continue to develop their entrepreneurial knowledge and ability by completing the Entrepreneurship AAS program at NHCC.

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.

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Financial Aid

Scholarships are money you don't have to repay
Grants are money you don't have to repay

Free College Tuition

The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible.

Program Roadmaps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Entrepreneurship Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
ACCT 2112	Managerial Accounting	View-ACCT 2112	n/a	4
BUS 1810	Entrepreneurship	View-BUS 1810	n/a	4
BUS 2200	Principles of Management	View-BUS 2200	n/a	3
BUS 2600	Principles of Marketing	View-BUS 2600	n/a	3

NHCC Residency and GPA
4 Credits must be earned at NHCC

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2024-2025

This certificate is for students exploring management and/or owning their own business. Students will learn the basics of building a strong business. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online. This certificate qualifies for the Workforce Investment Act.

Program Outcomes

Intellectual and Practical Skills, including:

Use quantitative analysis of financial information and accounting concepts to interpret information.

Integrative and Applied Learning, including:

Develop a managerial strategic plan that includes critical elements of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Illustrate the marketing concept through the completion of a comprehensive marketing plan.
Production of a business model and business plan.

Program Maps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Career Opportunities

Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

Transfer Information

If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Degree Information

Certificates may be earned for successful completion of courses in a specialized program of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C). A certificate shall include 9 to 30 semester credits. At least one third of the total credits required for each certificate must be completed at North Hennepin Community College.

Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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