Entrepreneurship

Certificate Technical Degree

Ever dream of running your own business? Our entrepreneurship programs give you the training you need to run a successful business. Management, planning, leadership, purchasing, analysis, communication, and more. Learn about entrepreneurship degree and certificate programs available in Houston or online.

What You’ll Learn

Introductory accounting
Small business management
Principles of selling
Human relations
Leadership
Marketing
And much more!

Career Opportunities

You’ll be prepared to start a business of your own—of any type. The opportunities are endless, and can range from retail to wholesale to manufacturing.

Locations

Central Campus
Generation Park Campus
North Campus
South Campus
San Jac Online

Entrepreneur, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. Combine classroom learning with on-the-job experience to gain the skills and know-how to start your own business, or advance in your current job.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Entrepreneur, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. Learn the basics of entrepreneurship in a practical, comprehensive way.

6 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 30 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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Entrepreneur, Level 2 Certificate

Certificate

The Level 2 Certificate prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. The program requires a practicum experience to take your learning outside the classroom and try your skills in real life.

1.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 45 credits for this certificate in three terms.

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Students can choose to launch their own business or move on to a Bachelors Degree in Business, by transferring to a 4 year university. Learn more about transferring.

Program Outcomes

Create a Business Plan

Your professors will guide you through the process of writing your own formal business plan, and help you develop tactics for putting it in action.

Gain Core Entrepreneurial Soft Skills

Enhance your leadership, management, and organizational skills by learning to think on your feet, collaborate effectively with others, and establish efficient business operations.

Turn Ideas Into Reality

Learn how to plan, organize, staff, and lead your business by studying effective communication techniques. These skills will be essential for purchasing, production control, and marketing.

If you're pursuing a degree or certificate in business entrepreneurship, you'll need to complete a practicum as part of your training. The practicum combines classroom learning with on-the-job training to help you develop your managerial skills. You'll need to work at least 20 hours per week in an approved position. Before you start, you, your employer, and the business management coordinator will agree on a plan that outlines what you'll learn and how you'll demonstrate your skills at work.

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Forge Your Own Path

Our entrepreneurship programs teach you how to be your own boss and turn your business ideas into reality.

The business entrepreneur program provided me with the skills I needed to forge a path for my own business and absolutely helped with the overwhelming task of creating it all on my own.”

Samantha Wishlinski

Business Entrepreneur Alumna, Class of 2013

Former students like Samantha Wishlinski put their skills to use by running successful businesses of their own. Today, Samantha owns and operates her own bath and body product company, Sam Wish.