The entrepreneurship and innovation certificate is a one-semester, 12 credit program designed to equip current and aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue various business paths. Each of the program's four courses brings real-world applications into the classroom. The teaching and learning modes involve internships, individual research, presentations and field experience.
The program focuses on the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, a way of thinking that enhances problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Students who complete this degree are eligible for applying for HCC’s Everyday Entrepreneur Venture SEED Fund. All credits earned in the Certificate program may be applied toward the Associate of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
CCC.ENT.INN (12 Credit Hours)
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
†ENT 1000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 3 cr.
†ENT 1031 Entrepreneurship Marketing and Sales - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†ENT 1411 Small Business Accounting and Finance - 3 cr.
†ENT 1012 Entrepreneurship Management - 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized with a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery methods. Online availability may vary by academic term.
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AS degree Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship program