Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: N/A
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Start Dates: August/January/June
About the Program
Description
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.
MATC’s Entrepreneurship Center is on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room M319.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Entrepreneurship technical diploma.
Entrepreneurship diploma
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. MATC’s Entrepreneurship Center is on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room M319.
Business Management Trainee
Get a strong start to enter the job market with knowledge of the key components of business, including the fundamentals of accounting, management and legal concepts.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ENTREP-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| (1) | ENTREP-104 | Business Plan | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
All credits must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate's requirements, the student's transcript is notated with the credential earned.
Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; consult an MATC advisor for information.
Curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Career Outlook
This certificate prepares you to explore your entrepreneurial venture with fundamentals of the business plan, and provides a foundation for additional education that can lead to these career opportunities:
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Business OwnerFranchise Operator
Manager
Scholarships
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Business & Management Academic & Career Pathway
414-456-5323, leadpathway@matc.edu
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