Entrepreneurship Certificate

Program Details Page Entrepreneurship Certificate

Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Entrepreneurship Certificate program! This page is designed to give an overview of what the quarter will look like based on the starting point in the year. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information reflects requirements starting in summer 2022, and it may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

a picture of an open bookThe Entrepreneurship program uses Open Educational Resources (OER).

This means that all of your books for BUS and BUS& classes are free and available online! You can still visit the bookstore for pens, pencils, notebooks, and other class supplies.

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September) and Winter (January) for full-time and Spring (April) or Summer (July) for part-time

length of the program icon How long is the program? 2 or 3 quarters (6 to 9 months) with 32 total credits

When do classes meet? Times vary but online and FLEX options are available

Are summer classes required? No. You can complete this certificate without attending classes during the summer quarter.

Learn skills to start and run a small business or manage someone else’s with skills in management, accounting, marketing, human relations, and other skills.

You can continue with the Contemporary Business Administration certificate (4 quarters) or the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree (6 quarters).

What does an entrepreneur do?

What is the average salary?

Salaries vary due to a variety of services and products, results may vary depending on the success of the service and or products provided to the public.

Who can I contact for questions?

 (Links to an external site.)

Overall Materials Needed:

  1. Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers on the RTC campus)
  2. USB drive (thumb drive)
  3. Webcam
  4. Headset with microphone
  5. Working internet connection

Minimum grades or GPA to graduate 

You need a 1.0 or higher in each class, and your cumulative or overall GPA must be 2.0 or higher to complete your certificate.

Materials Warning

 If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Quarter 1

Fall Start

[Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,012

Description: You learn the foundations of the contemporary world of business, particularly how to supervise employees. You also start working on your business start-up plan.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
BUS 125 Concept to Commercialization NO 5
BUS& 101 Introduction to Business NO 5
BUS 180 Principles of Management NO 5

Quarter 2

[Winter] Quarter 2 Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,841

Description: Learn how to find and keep customers. You will study quality practices for both product- and service-oriented businesses while following all local and national American business laws.

It's time to apply for your certificate!

Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
BUS 130
Small Business Marketing NO 5
BUS 230
Principles of Operations Management NO 5
BUS& 201
Business Law NO 5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Entrepreneurship Certificate: $3,853

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