Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07 Jun 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 9,979 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* estimated cost
Introduction
Investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity, and learn how to turn that creative spark into a new business venture. You’ll learn to research, develop and write detailed start-up business plans. You’ll get the marketing, accounting and finance, customer service, and human resource skills to start and grow your own successful business. A mentorship with local business owners will help you practice and hone your skills in a real-world business environment. Graduates find employment with existing firms as managers of enterprises or choose to start their own businesses.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Financial Accounting 1
- MS Office Suite, Introduction
- Entrepreneurship, Introduction to
- QuickBooks Accounting
- Business Law 1
- Marketing 1, Principles of
- Building Your Business Model
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Small Business Management
- Small Business Mentorship
- Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
- Supervision
- Payroll
- Sales Principles
- Human Resources, Introduction to
- Business Start-up & Launch Experience
General Studies
- Written Communication
- Math w Business Apps
- Economics
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Intro to Psychology
Suggested Electives
Social Media Marketing
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
- Develop a business plan.
- Develop a small business operational plan.
- Perform marketing functions to meet small business goals.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur.
- Enterprise Manager.
- Assistant Manager.
- Principal.