Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 61-145-1
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Start Dates: August/January/June
About the Entrepreneurship Certificate
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.
After completing this certificate, you can apply your credits toward earning the Entrepreneurship technical diploma.
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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.
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 insurance concepts.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTREP-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTREP-104 | Business Plan | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
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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Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
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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