This program provides a toolkit of skills and materials to those who would like to start their own business. Students develop their business idea, access and use the resources necessary to implement their idea, and have completed plans reviewed by an expert panel for feedback on feasibility and funding. This nine-credit series integrates three courses: Foundation of Business, Business Professional Development and Entrepreneurship. Class includes in-person, remote, and self-paced online content.
Students will:
- Apply management and market principles as necessary
- Use business-related computer software applications
- Employ professional values, honesty, and etiquette appropriate for the workplace
- Demonstrate an availability to utilize generally accepted introductory accounting principles
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications
Required Courses
Capstone Experience
Students will participate in a Columbia-Greene Community College sponsored Business Plan Presentation event. External judges from the region will review the presentations (final format TBD) and provide feedback to the students on the concept feasibility and overall readiness of the plan to be implemented and/or seek funding for further development.