Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-145-2
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January/June
About the Entrepreneurship Diploma
Description
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.
As the global economy shifts to a leaner, faster environment, opportunities will be especially favorable for entrepreneurs.
You can earn the Entrepreneurship certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma.
Additional program details: Program students have access to work in a collaborative, interdepartmental approach in the Entrepreneurship Center in Room M319. Important to success in the program are listening to and understanding suggestions from others, and being able to see the business on a small scale as well as on a large scale. Entrepreneurs also must be comfortable learning new concepts and using new tools.
Related Programs
Business Management diploma
Move forward toward your career goals with a strong foundation of business knowledge including management, business communications, office technologies, accounting and risk management, through this program.
Entrepreneurship certificate
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.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ECON-195 | Economics (or) ECON-219 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics |
3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | ENTREP-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship ^ | 3 |
| (1) | ENTREP-102 | New Product Development | 3 |
| (1) | ENTREP-104 | Business Plan ^ | 3 |
| (2) | ACCTG-102 | Basic Office Accounting | 3 |
| (2) | ENTREP-103 | Strategic Business Communication 1 | 3 |
| (2) | ENTREP-105 | Strategic Business Communication 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | MKTG-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| (2) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 30 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Entrepreneurship certificate.
Program 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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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Develop a business canvas and/or plan
- Outline business operational plan
- Develop a business marketing plan
Career Outlook
Entrepreneurs drive the economy. They are the first to try new products, develop trends, and capitalize on opportunities that their larger counterparts do not see.
The experiences students have while earning this technical diploma will be beneficial in their own workplace, even if they are in the thinking stage of new business development. As larger businesses downsize, the ability to start and sustain a business will become more valuable.
Possible Careers
Business Owner
Franchise Operator
Manager
Scholarships
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