Just the Facts
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Entrepreneurship
- 30 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- One Year
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Delivery Method
- MyChoice
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Career Cluster
- Business Operations & Leadership
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Program Location
- Eau Claire
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Start Months
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August
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
- Term 1
- $ 2,867
- Term 2
- $ 2,512
- Books
- $ 127
- Estimated Total
- $5,506
Entrepreneurship Overview
You have a business idea and have always wanted to be your own boss. Why wait? Take the next step toward the future you've been dreaming about.
If you are self-motivated and already have a business idea you are ready to develop, CVTC's Entrepreneurship program could be a great fit.
This one-year MyChoice program offers the flexibility of attending classes in person or online while guiding you through the process of building a plan to launch your business.
Courses include innovation, branding and marketing, business communication, operations, and business law, helping you build important finance, marketing, and communication skills. You will also develop connections with experienced local entrepreneurs and business leaders.
The public is waiting for your idea. Are you ready?
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Earn credit for prior learning!
Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning
Career Opportunities
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
459 regional jobs
There are 459 job openings in the CVTC district for the Entrepreneurship industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Entrepreneurship program.
Sample Courses
Entrepreneurial Ideas
In this course, students take their business ideas and complete surveys and focus groups to determine if their business ideas are valid and will be successful. Students apply primary and secondary data collection techniques and interpretation to arrive at results to be included in the competitive analysis and research portion of their business plans. Students attend a Business Tour with local business professionals to see entrepreneurial ideas in action.
Entrepreneurial Marketing
A comprehensive look at marketing as a whole, branding the business, storytelling the brand, logo development, brand management, and promotional communications basics. Completion of these items make up the marketing section of each studentsâ business plan. At the conclusion of the course, entrepreneurs work with students in the Digital Marketing program to create a logo, business card, letterhead, envelope, and brochure for students as their final project.
Entrepreneurial Capstone
In this course, students partner with local entrepreneurs and the SBDC in a mentorship relationship to hone their individual business plans. Students also partner with Digital Audio and Video students for a collaboration project of creating a 3-minute video for their product/service/business. Not only will students have a business plan, branding, and networking opportunities, but they formally present their entrepreneurial venture at the Pitch Competition and One Million Cups.
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Student Testimonial
In high school, I was taking care of peopleâs dogs and house sitting. Now Iâm starting my in-home animal care business.
Caroline
Entrepreneurship Student
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Develop a business canvas and/or plan
- Outline business operational plan
- Develop a business marketing plan
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
Advising Tips
We have compiled helpful tips and general information for students in this program.