Entrepreneurship

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, West Allis Campus
  • Pathway: Business & Management
  • Program Code: 05-145-1
  • Offering: Online, In-Person
  • Degree Type: Badge
  • Start Dates: Based on individual program

About the Credential

The courses in this program are especially geared to students interested in starting their own or assisting with, a small or family-run business. Topics covered include customer discovery, Lean Startup methods, and traditional business plans. The courses are offered in online, accelerated, blended formats. You can apply your credits toward completing the Entrepreneurship technical diploma.


HOW TO earn a Credential

MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.  

All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.

 

Earning Criteria

Course Course Name Credits
ENTREP-101 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3-credit course
ENTREP-104 Business Plan 3-credit course
TOTAL CREDITS 6

Tuition for Individual MicroCredentials and Badges is paid for by the student. However, if you plan to further your education with a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree, financial aid and scholarships may be available. Please meet with your Pathway Advisor before registering for more information.


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The courses in this program are especially geared to students interested in starting their own, or assisting with, a small or family-run business. Topics covered include customer discovery, Lean Startup methods and traditional business plans. The courses are offered in online, accelerated, blended formats.

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This program will prepare you to unite your passion for your work with a viable business model. It also benefits those with a desire to own and operate their own business, and is useful for individuals seeking new skills in their current jobs, career advancement or a job change.

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Last updated: 10/16/2025