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Small Business Entrepreneurship

Students in BSC's Management Entrepreneurship program will obtain the skills, tools and experiences necessary to assist in the creation and management of a new business venture. The backbone of this curriculum focuses on satisfactorily completing a business plan and financial analysis. Study involves a combination of general education, business and marketing coursework.

Business Department Mission Statement:
To empower students with practical business knowledge and ethical leadership skills, preparing them for successful careers through applicable academics, experiential learning, and strong industry partnerships.

Business Department Vision Statement:
To be a leading center for innovative business education in North Dakota, empowering students to become ethical, globally minded leaders who drive positive change in the business world through impactful decision-making and entrepreneurial spirit.
 

Overview

type:
Certificates / Business & Finance
Format:
On-campus
Small Business Entrepreneurship

Overview

Degrees Offered: Program Certificate
Program Begins: Fall, Summer
Delivery Method: Online, On Campus
Phone: 701-224-5486
Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu

Prior to 2026-2027, this program was listed in the catalog as "Management Entrepreneurship". The degree awarded was "Entrepreneurship".

Description

The Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate is designed as a stand-alone certificate for those interested in gaining or enhancing basic skills needed in running their own business or may be earned as they work on earning the Entrepreneurship or Integrated Studies Associate in Applied Science degrees.

Preparation

Students with a high school background in economics, accounting, communications, and marketing are well prepared. Many students are successful without having taken this concentration of classes.

Requirements

Students who complete the required coursework will earn a Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate.

Program Pathways

Credits from the Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate may stack into the following Associate in Applied Science degree:

 

The Management or Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Science degrees may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree:

Career Opportunities

The goal of this curriculum is to provide an experience that creates insight into establishment of private businesses. It also gives students the skill to manage an existing business.

Degree Plans

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, Entrepreneurship students will be able to:

  • Apply marketing, retailing, advertising, and E-Commerce to effectively launch successful businesses.
  • Demonstrate knowledge needed to create and effectively pitch a business plan to prospective lenders and investors.
  • Utilize business skills and knowledge by participating in cooperative education and/or supervised volunteer experience.