To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/small-business-entrepreneurship/
Program Number: 10-145-1
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
This program is 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 Small Business Entrepreneurship associate degree at Moraine Park Technical College.
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 mostly it simply requires the passion to keep pushing forward to achieve your dream.
The Small Business Entrepreneurship degree at Moraine Park will help you do just that and is designed to help entrepreneurs explore all aspects of small business start-up and operation.
The entrepreneurship courses provide new and current entrepreneurs with hands-on training in business planning, financing, marketing, customer service, financial management and business communications. Students will gain experience pitching their innovative ideas. Students also learn how to allocate resources to achieve organizational goals and manage employees with diverse skillsets.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
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.
Standard Admissions steps details
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2023-24 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,375 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $4,052 (if living with parents, $9,614 if living on your own), books and supplies of $2,061, personal expenses of $2,245, and transportation of $2,007 for a total of $15,161. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 102-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 104-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 102-115 | Business and Employee Relations | 3 |
| 103-180 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| 104-131 | Social Media Management | 3 |
| 145-183 | Entrepreneurship Ventures and Innovation | 3 |
| 196-193 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 101-184 or 101-130 |
Principles of Accounting or QuickBooks |
3 |
| 145-185 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 145-190 | Small Business Purchasing and Inventory Control | 3 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 105-158 | Personal Brand | 2 |
| 145-184 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| 145-189 | Writing a Small Business Plan | 3 |
| 145-192 | Small Business Entrepreneurship Capstone | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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.
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.
$46,058
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