Entrepreneurship Certificate

To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/entrepreneurship-certificate/

Program Number: 97-145-1
Certificate
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend
This program is not eligible for financial aid

Whether you’re currently operating a start-up, or looking to get your business up and running, learn the strategies you need to take your business to the next level in the Entrepreneurship Certificate program at Moraine Park Technical College.

About the Program

Being an entrepreneur takes courage and creativity. It takes a commitment to learning, the courage to try new things, permission to fail, and the determination to get back up and brush yourself off when you do. But behind it all, it simply requires the passion to keep you moving forward and to achieve your dreams.

The Entrepreneurship Certificate at MPTC is designed to help entrepreneurs reach their goals, whether big or small, by exploring all aspects of small business start-up and operation.

What You’ll Learn

Spread out over two semesters, the entrepreneurship coursework provides new and existing entrepreneurs hands-on training in business planning, financing, marketing, customer service, financial management and business communications.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Fees shown are 2023-2024 fees; 2024-2025 fees will be available as soon as they are approved.

Tuition

Occupational

  • $146.20 per credit (resident)
  • $219.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $188.90 per credit (resident)
  • $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $4.50 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $12.50 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $10 minimum per credit Online Course Fee (Fee suspended for 2023-2024)
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
102-110 Introduction to Business 3
103-159 Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office 1
890-101 College 101 2
 Credits6
Semester 2
101-184 Principles of Accounting 3
102-115 Business and Employee Relations 3
145-185 Entrepreneurship 3
145-189 Writing a Small Business Plan 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits18

Pathways

Earn a certificate and associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

Certificate graduates learn the business management skills essential to the continued success of their entrepreneurial endeavors. The courses are diversified, and every attempt is made to address the specific business needs of students.