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Start Up Business Occupational Certificate

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate is designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential accounting and business skills needed to set up a business and manage financial operations.  This certificate will provide hands-on training in basic business concepts, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and software tools to support decision-making in a startup environment.

 

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate effective business communication skills

Demonstrate interpersonal skills

Demonstrate team building skills

Demonstrate professional business behavior

Setup the accounting system for a small business in an online QuickBooks program

Explain the tax requirements of employees and independent contractors

Career Opportunities

Small business owner

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 10 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1200QuickBooks for Non-Accountants

2

ACCT1210Finances for Business Startups

2

BUSN1000Principles of Business

3

BUSN1510Entrepreneurship and Global Ventures

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Certificate Credits 10

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1200QuickBooks for Non-Accountants

2

ACCT1210Finances for Business Startups

2

BUSN1000Principles of Business

3

BUSN1510Entrepreneurship and Global Ventures

3

Total Credits  10

Graduation (10 Credits)

This semester sequence is a tool meant for students to discuss their schedule each semester with their faculty advisor.  Some courses may be offered only once per year and only on one campus.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


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