Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Business & Industry
- Campus:
Combine the business side of starting and operating a business with your passion to achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
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Job Titles & Career Info
Our Program
Why Choose Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management?
- Develop the skills you need to start & operate your own small business in any discipline—from aviation to horticulture to information technology
- Gain hands-on, real-life experience
- Study with faculty who have started, worked for, or managed new business ventures
- Walk away with an executable business model as well as tools & resources to use as you begin your entrepreneurial journey
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Generate fresh ideas through creative thinking & problem-solving
- Develop new products or services
- Design effective strategies for:
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Selling
- Relationship building
- Secure & manage the financial aspects of the company
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
- Our program is designed as a terminal degree: When you finish our degree, you should be ready and able to start, operate, and manage a business venture.
- Much of our curriculum is hands-on, and we expect you to use and apply what you learn throughout our program and beyond.
- You need to be a lifelong student who sees learning opportunities, such as this program, as part of an ongoing process.
- You must be willing to get out there and network with local entrepreneurs and business owners.
Need a boost to get ready for college?
Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree
Certificates
Level 1
Level 2
Occupational Skills Award
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2023–2024 Academic Year
| Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 60 | $4,140 |
| CRT1 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management I | 21 | $1,449 |
| CRT2 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management II | 45 | $3,105 |
| OSA | Small Business Associate | 12 | $828 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
Northwest Campus
Xoriunstance Brown
Program Coordinator
Call 817-515-7093
Updated March 22, 2024