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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Entrepreneurial Studies Level II program is designed to prepare students to acquire additional skills, tools and knowledge necessary for successful venture opportunities. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Entrepreneurial Studies Level I is also available and fully embedded in this program.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Entrepreneurial Studies Level II (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5820
- Total Credits Required
- 18-19
- Catalog Year
- 2020-2021
- Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
This program replaces: CCL/5892 Business Micro Finance
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Explain entrepreneurship.
- Create planning activities required for the successful launch of a new venture.
- Identify venture opportunities.
- Evaluate feasibility of venture opportunities.
- Explore and evaluate funding opportunities.
- Create opportunities through innovation.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
| EPS160 | New Venture Creation | 2 | ||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | ||
| EPS162 or EPS195 |
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship or Business Start-Up and Planning | 2–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS161 or EPS180 |
New Venture Law and Finance or Technology Business Planning | 3 | ||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | ||
| EPS165 | New Venture Feasibility Analysis | 2 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Entrepreneurial Studies Level II (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=139037).