Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management certificate is designed for students interested in starting their own business or for students who are interested in managing a small business in a variety of business sectors including wholesale, manufacturing, health care, food service, and governmental agencies.
This certificate will provide students with an introduction to business organization and operations. It will also provide students with the knowledge and insight necessary to develop strong management skills, which are often necessary for advancement to supervisory positions in a small business. Students pursuing this certificate are permitted six semester hours of directed electives. This level of flexibility will allow students to select courses specific to their individual strengths, interests, and goals.
Admission Requirements
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is an open enrollment program, meaning there are no criteria students must meet to be admitted. Students who are interested in enrolling in this program should complete our steps to enroll, which includes completing the free application for admission.
We encourage all prospective students to visit campus. We have several Explore Sandburg Open Houses throughout the year, or you can schedule a campus visit at your convenience.
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For additional information contact:
Welcome Center
309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu
Potential Careers
Because entrepreneurship is unique to each individual, please explore various career options through this link.
Graduates who transfer to a 4-year institution go on to pursue careers in fields such as:
Sample course schedule for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management program
Sample schedule for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management certificate
Program format
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management program offers both online and face-to-face class options. However, the program can not be done entirely online.
Class formats
Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit the needs of our students. To determine the formats for specific courses, please refer to our course schedule.
Regardless of the course format, it is highly recommended that students have access to a reliable computer with broadband internet. All courses use online resources and require students to access course information through mySandburg. Accessing courses through a phone is discouraged. Both campuses have open computer labs for student use.
Click here for a list of the class formats.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management certificate cost sheet
FINANCIAL AID
To apply for financial aid, visit our financial aid page for more information.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Contact the local office to inquire if you qualify for financial support.
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Meet the Instructors
Drew Debrey
Business and Economics Adjunct Instructor
John Denkner
Business and Economics Adjunct Instructor
James Doran
Business and Economics Adjunct Instructor
Kelli Mayes-Denker
Business and Economics Adjunct Instructor
Joshua Seifert
Business and Economics Instructor
Department of Social and Business Sciences
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