# Entrepreneurship (Certificate of Achievement)

Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

Source: https://wcc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WCC-Catalog-2026-27.pdf#page=117

The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement is an online learning program designed for students who plan to open their own business, manage a small business, or work in a small business environment. This curriculum provides students with an understanding of 21st century business management practices for today's entrepreneurs. Students will be able to understand and apply core competencies required in 21st century business management and ownership including principles of accounting, business ethics, social responsibility, management, marketing, and communication, all while simultaneously mastering digital fluency. Students who successfully complete the Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion will be prepared to become CEOs of their own start-ups, franchise owner-operators, sole proprietors, and satellite or branch managers of larger operations.

### Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial skill set that includes expertise in sales, strategic planning, marketing, customer service, business communication, accounting, and global business.

**Required Courses for Major**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 12 |
| ACCT-50 | General Accounting | 3 |
| GNBUS-13 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| GNBUS-21 | Business Communications | 3 |
| GNBUS-59 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| **Plus at least 3 units from the following** | | 3 |
| ACCT-3 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-6 | Individual Income Taxes-Federal/State | 4 |
| ACCT-9 | Business Payroll Procedures | 3 |
| GNBUS-18 | Business Law | 3 |
| GNBUS-57 | Principles of Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| GNBUS-58 | Principles of Customer Service | 3 |
| **Total units** | | **15** |