Field of Interest
Embrace your inner entrepreneur.
Learn how to successfully run a business! Our program can put you on the right path toward creating a strong business plan, evaluating financial opportunities and risks, and building a business from the ground up, while gaining valuable experience in how to develop, pitch, and execute your ideas.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Entrepreneurial Studies program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Entrepreneurial Studies Level I |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Entrepreneurial Studies Level II |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Small Business Management Level I |
Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Small Business Management Level II |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a certificate within the Entrepreneurial Studies program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.6%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$45.34
Annual Median Wage
$94,323
Annual Job Openings
6,760
Number of People Employed
68,032
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.6%
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.6%
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.42
Annual Median Wage
$77,835
Annual Job Openings
2,426
Number of People Employed
20,644
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.6%
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.79
Annual Median Wage
$80,701
Annual Job Openings
1,249
Number of People Employed
10,972
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.6%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
Financial Aid
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Contact the Career Navigator
Contact Joy Henry
Before signing up for classes, you will want to meet with a career navigator. A career navigator can help you explore this program and find the career path that suits you best. You can connect with this program's career navigator, Joy Henry, via the button to the right.
Resources For You
Get credit for your industry training. MCC offers Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) for students with existing industry certifications, licenses, and approved corporate training. Access the forms below and attach proof of training/certification when you submit your request. Please note, in order to access and complete the PLA form, you must be an active MCC student and have an MEID.
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