Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Business & Industry
- Campus: Multiple Campuses
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
| NE Northeast Campus | SE Southeast Campus |
| NW Northwest Campus | TR Trinity River Campus |
| SO South Campus | CN TCC Connect Campus |
Degree
Certificates
Level 1
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management I (NE, NW & CN)
Level 2
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management II (NE, NW & CN)
Occupational Skills Award
Continuing Education Program
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2022–2023 Academic Year
| Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | Business Administration—Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 60 | $3,840 |
| CRT1 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management I | 21 | $1,344 |
| CRT2 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management II | 45 | $2,880 |
| OSA | Small Business Associate | 12 | $768 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Non-Credit 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
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Updated January 20, 2023