Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Degree - Program Details

The entrepreneurship and small business management degree program at Mt. Hood Community College will help you begin your entrepreneurial journey. You’ll learn the basics of starting and running a business including finance, marketing, sales, inspiring your employees, and more.

The Start of a Promising Career

Start your own business, or manage a small business for someone else. Building a business, and being your own boss can be one of the most fulfilling opportunities in business. This program will give you the skills to do it.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Prepare a comprehensive business plan.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Describe funding sources and the capital structure of a business.
• Describe operational and organizational structures for business.
• Create a marketing plan based on objectives developed from a strategic market assessment.
• Use business software applications to communicate financial and other business information.
• Apply critical thinking and technology skills to select the right software to solve a business problem.

Courses and Curriculum

This degree can be completed in 92-93 credit hours and includes a mix of class work, practical experience, and an internship.

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Your Future in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

The knowledge you'll gain at Mt. Hood Community College prepares you for a successful entrepreneurial career. If you're keen on understanding the ins and outs of small business management and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the world with your ideas, the entrepreneurship and small business management degree program is right for you.

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