Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-145-2
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January/June
About the Entrepreneurship Diploma
Description
This program will prepare you to unite your passion for your work with a viable business model. It also benefits those with a desire to own and operate their own business, and is useful for individuals seeking new skills in their current jobs, career advancement or a job change. MATC’s Entrepreneurship Center is on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room M319.
As the global economy shifts to a leaner, faster environment, opportunities will be especially favorable for entrepreneurs.
You can earn the Entrepreneurship certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma.
Additional program details: Important to success in the program are listening to and understanding suggestions from others, and being able to see the business on a small scale as well as on a large scale. Entrepreneurs also must be comfortable learning new concepts and using new tools.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Business Management diploma
Move forward toward your career goals with a strong foundation of business knowledge including management, business communications, office technologies, accounting and risk management.
Entrepreneurship certificate
The courses in this program are especially geared to students interested in starting their own, or assisting with, a small or family-run business. Topics covered include customer discovery, Lean Startup methods and traditional business plans. The courses are offered in online, accelerated, blended formats.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON-195 | Economics (or) any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| ENTREP-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship ^ | 3 |
| ENTREP-102 | New Product Development | 3 |
| ENTREP-104 | Business Plan ^ | 3 |
| ACCTG-102 | Basic Office Accounting | 3 |
| ENTREP-103 | Strategic Business Communication 1 | 3 |
| ENTREP-105 | Strategic Business Communication 2 ‡ | 3 |
| MKTG-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 30 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Entrepreneurship certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Develop a business canvas and/or plan
- Outline business operational plan
- Develop a business marketing plan
Scholarships
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QUESTIONS?
Business & Management Academic & Career Pathway
414-456-5323
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