Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 Program: Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion

Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

This certificate applies entrepreneurial principles to establishing, organizing and managing a business. Students learn basic business skills, complete a market research and feasibility assessment and develop a business plan.

See Recommended Sequence of Courses

Educational Option Information

  • This program can be completed Part-time or full-time
  • This program can be started Any term
  • Primary course location: Main Campus and Online

Special Requirements:

  • Students are expected to meet minimum college Accuplacer scores.
  • Students must have access to a computer and the Internet to complete coursework.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

  • Cost of Attendance
  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

  • This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
 

Career and Educational Opportunities

The courses in this certificate may be applied to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration.

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

 

Note: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year business program are encouraged to meet with the program chair or associate dean during their first term.

Employment Opportunities

Small business development.

  • Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.
 

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students may demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by Diploma/GPA, placement exam scores, or specific course work.

  • Math Proficiency 2 
  • Reading & Writing Proficiency 2 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Term 1

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ACCT 1410 - QuickBooks Complete 3 credit hour(s)
BA 1105 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hour(s)

 

BA 1101 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hour(s)

or

CULN 1100 - Introduction to Culinary Skills 3 credit hour(s)

or

HT 1101 - Introduction to Tourism 3 credit hour(s)

 

BA 1121 - Business English 3 credit hour(s)

or

  • Written AAS Communication Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
  • Term 2

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    BA 2103 - Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development 6 credit hour(s)
    BA 2222 - Principles of Marketing 3 credit hour(s)
    BA 2240 - Business Law 3 credit hour(s)

    Certificate of Completion in Entrepreneurship 24 credit hours

    Notes: