Entrepreneurship/Small Business I

This certificate is designed for students who wish to start or manage a small business. It teaches fundamental knowledge of the basic business disciplines necessary for a successful entrepreneurship. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to understand and apply the business skills necessary to start or manage a successful small business; create a written business plan. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 8 units.

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This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ENTRE 101	Create your Own Business	2
	ENTRE 102	Grow Your Own Business	3
	Complete one of the following
	BUSAD 158	Run Your Own Business	3
	ENTRE 103	Run Your Own Business	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		8
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026

*This certificate is not financial aid eligible

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.