Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CTENTI)

Certificate

Complete an entrepreneurship certificate in just one semester and be on your way to starting the business of your dreams!

Designed for those who are interested in learning those necessary skills need to start and run a business.

Classes are offered in accelerated on ground and online formats for quick completion.

This certificate program provides you with the ability to continuously learn and adapt the business knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in business, whether as an entrepreneur starting and operating a small business or as an entrepreneur within an organization. Students learn to:

  • recognize market opportunities within an industry,
  • plan a business initiative to develop their business idea, and
  • evaluate its profit potential.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

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2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24

Program is also available online

2023-2024 Academic Requirements

This certificate provides students with the ability to continuously learn and adapt the business knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in business, whether as an entrepreneur starting and operating a small business or as an entrepreneur within an organization. Students learn to recognize market opportunities within an industry, plan a business initiative to develop their big idea, and evaluate its profit potential. This certificate is appropriate for students who wish to be self-employed.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

Division
Business/Computer Technologies
Department
Business Department
Advisors
Anthony Terry
Rhonda Gilmore
Christie Pagel
Devin Streur
Major/Area Requirements
Class Title Minimum Credits
BMG 101   Entrepreneurship I: Finding Your Opportunity 3
BMG 109   Entrepreneurship II: Starting Your Business 3
BMG 209   Entrepreneurship III - Running and Growing Your Business 3
Elective   Select 9 credits from any WCC business or occupational certificate program. 9
Total 18

Total Credits Required
18