Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 61-145-1
- Offering: Online, In-Person
- 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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Career Outlook
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
2025-26 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):
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Admissions requirements
Scholarships
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QUESTIONS?
Business & Management Academic & Career Pathway
414-456-5323
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