Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Business Administration Certificate Programs
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Overview

Program ID - CT.BENT

This program prepares students to understand the business issues, technical skills and other knowledge underlying success in entrepreneurial endeavors. All of the courses are part of the Entrepreneurship Option of the A.S. in Business Administration Degree and thus could be used to fulfill requirements of that program. The certificate could also be accomplished to supplement knowledge of those majoring in other disciplines such as information technology, hospitality, or culinary arts who may wish to start their own business.

Career Outlook:
This certificate prepares graduates to start and manage a small business, and to move into management and supervisory positions.

Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:

• Analyze viability of opportunities from various points of view.
• Understand the leadership skills and personal characteristics needed for success in starting and managing a small business.
• Develop and implement a business plan.
• Prepare a set of financial statements for a service, merchandising or manufacturing business that is structured as a sole proprietorship, partnership or a corporation.
• Analyze a set of financial statements to determine strengths or weaknesses of the business.
• Understand the basic principles of business law, contracts and agency, intellectual property and product liability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications as required to operate and manage a small business.
• Examine management theory and practice, and explain basic business methodology and management issues.
• Be able to identify and analyze the marketing strategies of an organization that can be used to advance its mission.
• Understand the techniques useful in achieving the full potential from limited resources and improving productivity and effectiveness.

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