Business and Entrepreneurship
- Certificate
- 15 credits
- Delivery Method: Online
Why Study Business and Entrepreneurship at LSC?
The Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate offers students the opportunity to complete a 15-credit certificate. This certificate has an emphasis on contemporary business practices through coursework in management, leadership, accounting, and marketing.
The Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate transfers seamlessly into LSC's Business Transfer Pathway AS degree which directly transfers and applies to designated bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities.
Career Information
Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
Is Business Administration and Management right for you?
Business, management, and administrative workers give the support needed to make a business run. You might check employee time records or train new employees. Or, you might work as a top executive and provide the overall direction for a company or department.
Is Finance right for you?
Finance workers keep track of money. You might work in financial planning, banking, or insurance. For example, you might provide financial services to a business or individual. Or, you could maintain financial records or give advice to business executives on how to operate their business.
Is Marketing, Sales, and Service right for you?
Marketing, sales, and service workers help businesses sell products. You might advertise and promote products so customers want to buy them. Or, you might sell products and services to customers.
Paying for College
Program Participation Requirements
Pre-program Requirements
To begin this program, you need to be at a specific skill level in English/reading and mathematics.
English/Reading:
- Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
- Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.
Mathematics:
- Eligible for MATH 0970 - Intermediate Algebra, or
- Completion of MATH 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). MATH 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.
There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.
Required Courses
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ACCT 1410ACCT 1410 Financial Accounting Principles I This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles which are used in the business environment to analyze and record transactions incorporating the accrual method of accounting. The focus will be on the analysis of the fundamental a |
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Financial Accounting Principles IACCT 1410 Financial Accounting Principles I This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles which are used in the business environment to analyze and record transactions incorporating the accrual method of accounting. The focus will be on the analysis of the fundamental a | 3 |
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BUS 1410BUS 1410 Intro to Business and Entrepreneurship This course is an introductory survey of the major areas of business and its environment. The course is designed to explain the environment and language of business and entrepreneurship. The course will examine the major functional areas of business: acc |
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Intro to Business and EntrepreneurshipBUS 1410 Intro to Business and Entrepreneurship This course is an introductory survey of the major areas of business and its environment. The course is designed to explain the environment and language of business and entrepreneurship. The course will examine the major functional areas of business: acc | 3 |
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BUS 1448BUS 1448 Leadership Development This course is designed to provide the student with experience in undertaking an active leadership role, interpersonal business communication, and observing others in leadership activities. (Prerequisites: None) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) |
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Leadership DevelopmentBUS 1448 Leadership Development This course is designed to provide the student with experience in undertaking an active leadership role, interpersonal business communication, and observing others in leadership activities. (Prerequisites: None) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) | 3 |
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BUS 2400BUS 2400 Principles of Marketing This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of basic marketing principles and practices, centering on the component of the marketing mix and the contribution each component makes toward the overall marketing effort of large and small b |
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Principles of MarketingBUS 2400 Principles of Marketing This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of basic marketing principles and practices, centering on the component of the marketing mix and the contribution each component makes toward the overall marketing effort of large and small b | 3 |
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BUS 2402BUS 2402 Principles of Management This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of basic and current management principles and practices. The course addresses managerial functions ranging from front-line supervisor positions to upper management levels. Trends in qualit |
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Principles of ManagementBUS 2402 Principles of Management This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of basic and current management principles and practices. The course addresses managerial functions ranging from front-line supervisor positions to upper management levels. Trends in qualit | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
Program Outcomes
- Apply effective business administration concepts and tools.
- Understand contemporary business strategies.
- Demonstrate analytical skills in identifying and solving problems.
- Apply management concepts in a business setting.
- Apply accounting principles and practices.
- Demonstrate administrative management skills.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver effective oral and written communications.
- Apply marketing concepts in a business.
