Entrepreneurship Operations College Credit Certificate

Small business operations are more than just running a company from your laptop. For success, you will need to know exactly how to start up your business, promote it through marketing, as well as learn cash flow management, and so much more. With this certificate, you will learn the necessary skills to help your business become a success.

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Getting Started: Fall Term

Aug. 19:  Application

Aug. 26:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Dedicated faculty: Faculty are "scholar-practitioners" with industry experience as well as academic credentials.  
  • Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida's universities.
  • Industry involvement: Our industry-focused certificate programs offer excellent connections to Central Florida employers.
  • Hands-on experience: Practical, hands-on learning experiences prepare students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Continuing education: Many credits earned in certificate programs can be applied toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) or bachelor's degree at Seminole State. 
  • Career advancement: Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the workforce upon certificate completion.

Additional Information

Entrepreneurship Operations
Type: College Credit Certificate
Major Code: ENTREOP-CC
CIP: 0552070309

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Spring 2025
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Office Accounting I
3
Credits
This course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of accounting. Selected topics include accounting careers, basic accounting terminology and principles, steps in the accounting cycle, general journals, general ledgers, financial statements, worksheets, adjusting and closing entries, cash controls and payroll. This course may be used to provide a foundation for financial accounting. Activities are recorded manually and using appropriate software. Lab fee required.
Office Accounting II Using QuickBooks
3
Credits
In this course, students will learn to use Quickbooks, a computerized accounting software program. Selected topics include setting up a company, setting up and modifying a chart of accounts, tracking invoices and customer payments, entering and paying bills, tracking inventory, using banking features and preparing financial reports. Lab fee required.

Choose one BUL course:

Legal Issues for Small Businesses
3
Credits
This course focuses on the application of business law for the small business owner. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to identify the various forms of business ownership and the legal and tax implications of each. Students will have an understanding of the laws covering issues such as personnel, contracts and the protection of intellectual property. The student will be able to understand and explain how to comply with the reporting requirements for local, state and federal entities.
Business Law I
3
Credits
This course is a study of law as it relates to the sources of law, courts and court procedures, torts, crimes and contracts.
Opportunity Analysis and Franchising
3
Credits
This course covers the analysis and evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities and franchising. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to assess the current economic, social and political climate for small businesses. In addition, the student will be able to explain how demographic, technological and social changes create opportunities for small business ventures. The student will be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of franchises and be able to evaluate franchise opportunities.
Introduction to Business
3
Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the business environment. The business disciplines discussed include management, international business, marketing, finance, economics, accounting and business law. This course provides useful information for business majors and any others involved in owning or operating businesses. This course is also recommended for students expecting to take ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting.
Entrepreneurship
3
Credits
This course provides business and non-business majors with the skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. The fundamentals of starting and operating a business, developing a business plan, obtaining financing, marketing a product or service and developing an effective accounting system will be covered.
Entrepreneurial Marketing and Professional Selling
3
Credits
This course will provide essential insight for successfully marketing an entrepreneurial venture using innovative marketing strategies. This course is designed to provide entrepreneurs with practical applications in interactive technologies and web-based services. Students will gain experience in the use of marketing via the Internet and social media. The student will be introduced to the role that direct selling and direct marketing play in the entrepreneurial environment. Students will develop a marketing project to assist in launching and implementing the new marketing venture.
Small Business Management
3
Credits
The course is designed to enable students to manage and operate a small business. The areas covered include developing a business plan, securing financing, accounting for business transactions, advertising and promotion, site location and managing the small business. This course is beneficial for those planning to start a small business as well as those already operating a business.

Choose one credit from the following list:

Selected Studies in Entrepreneurship
1
Credits
In this course, topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.
Selected Studies in Business
1
Credits
In this course topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.
Internship in Business
1
Credits
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program.
Total Credits: 25

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Tuition and Fees

 Technical Certificate12 Credits18 Credits24 Credits28 Credits
Tuition and Fees$1,253$1,879$2,505$2,923
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,ooo$1,000$1,000
Total$2,253$2,879$3,505$3,923

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* Tuition costs are based on the current term, with an equal number of credit hours per term for in-state students. Lab fees and other fees that may be assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.