Small Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate Curriculum Requirements

• ACC* K115  - Financial Accounting ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
• BES* K118  - Small Business Management ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
• BES* K218  - Entrepreneurship ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
• BES* K239  - Business Plan Development ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
• BMK* K201  - Principles of Marketing ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
• ECN* K101  - Principles of Macroeconomics ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
• ENG* K101  - Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS

Note:

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

* Indicates common course numbering within Connecticut Community College system.

Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding the minimum number of credits to be taken at TRCC and limits on non-traditional credits.  25% of TRCC degree requirements must be completed with TRCC coursework.  Up to 50% of degree requirements can be fulfilled with non-traditional credit.  Non-traditional credit includes CLEP/DSST exams, Credit by Exam, APL credit, and Military credit.   

Grand Total: 28-29

Entrepreneurial Studies, Certificate Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. understand the role of the entrepreneur in developing a business.
2. understand the basics of managing a small business. develop a small business plan.
3. understand basic accounting principles in order to do required bookkeeping.