Entrepreneurship
Certificate of Achievement Business · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students with the fundamental skills necessary to start and operate their own businesses, collaborate with others to identify business opportunities, join entrepreneurial ventures, or work in an entrepreneurial capacity for an established organization.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this program prepares students for business development and planning, venture analysis, strategic management, and working in a small business setting or environment.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Develop and prepare a comprehensive plan for a new business.
- Evaluate the strengths and weakness in e-commerce versus a traditional business.
- Prepare an income statement and balance sheet for a start up on business.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (17.5 units): | 17.5 | |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 43B | Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications | 4 |
| BUS 54 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 70 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 76 | E-Commerce/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 239 | QuickBooks | 1.5 |
| Electives: Select one of the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| Total Units: | 20.5 | |