School of Business, Education and Professional Studies - Entrepreneurship Institute

Certificate (CERT)

About the Program

The Santa Fe Community College Entrepreneurship Institute offers an entirely online and accelerated certificate program that you can complete in six months without putting your job or family on hold.

As a changing global economy emphasizes the Internet and franchises, entrepreneurial opportunities have become a driving force of the world market. You will learn how to plan an entrepreneurial venture, create a business model, operate in a global setting and harness the advantages and far-reaching impact of e-commerce. As part of the program, you will have opportunities to interact with successful entrepreneurs.

The program was initiated with startup funding from the Santa Fe Community College Training Center, an incubator set up to take ideas for academic programs and develop them into curricular opportunities that serve the community.

The program is offered to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, from small business owners and seniors looking for a second career, to existing and prospective franchise owners and students majoring in other fields. Many students will continue their education and transfer their credits toward a four-year degree.

Students in the program will be able to graduate with a certificate in entrepreneurship or earn a concentration in entrepreneurship as part of the associate in applied science degree in business administration at SFCC. The four entrepreneurship classes, which are each six weeks in length, are to be taken consecutively.

Program and Course Information (Check the Current Schedule of Classes for Dates)

BSAD 119 Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture-Introduction (6 weeks)

BSAD 221 Entrepreneurial Business Model-Franchising (6 weeks)

BSAD 222 Entrepreneurship in a Global Setting (6 weeks)

BSAD 215 Entrepreneurial E-Commerce (6 weeks)

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For more information, please contact Drew Clausen, 505-428-1659, andrew.clausen@sfcc.edu.

Student Focus:

Lacey Bruaw
Entrepreneurship Program

"I am currently pursuing an MBA and the entrepreneurship classes were a great addition to my studies. MBA courses teach you how to manage and function in a business setting, but you are not taught every aspect of starting your own business. The entrepreneurship program at Santa Fe Community College is a wonderful concept. It is a bonus to your education regardless of the field you decide to pursue.

The course content was right on track and was structured to keep the students engaged. Each class flowed into the next, aiding in the learning process. However, my teachers are what made the program excellent. Each and every one of my instructors was exceptional. Their individual talents enhanced their students' strengths and I couldn't have asked for a better team!"

BSAD 119	Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture-Introduction	(6 weeks)
BSAD 221	Entrepreneurial Business Model-Franchising	(6 weeks)
BSAD 222	Entrepreneurship in a Global Setting	(6 weeks)
BSAD 215	Entrepreneurial E-Commerce	(6 weeks)