Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate prepares students to launch a small business or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. It also equips graduates for entry-level management or management trainee roles.

Program Information
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate examines business topics associated with entrepreneurship and small business.
Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:
- Demonstrate competency in identifying, applying, and critically evaluating fundamental concepts and trends in business, accounting, and computing.
- Generate effective artifacts of business communication using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, and electronic).
- Explain solutions to business problems.
Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.
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Program Contacts
Faculty
Joshua Paiz
Assistant Dean
[email protected]
301.624.2804
Admissions
Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
[email protected]
301.624.2716
Financial Aid
Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
[email protected]
301.846.2620
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