Gulf Coast State College | Entrepreneurship, C.C.C. Program

Are you interested in owning a business?

Do you own a business or would you like to start one? Did you know that more than 80% of jobs are created by small businesses? Do you want to be a key member of your organization and bring an entrepreneurial mindset? If so, Gulf Coast State College can prepare you for a career in corporate entrepreneurship or business ownership.

With only four courses in our Entrepreneurship College Credit Certificate, you learn the basics of what it takes to own a business. Now is the time to see what you can do.

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Why choose the Entrepreneurship track over other degree programs at Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast offers three programs in entrepreneurship, allowing you to customize your education to your career needs.

Your first option is a 12-credit-hour workforce certificate program in Entrepreneurship. This program can be completed in just one semester, usually during the Fall term. Students get to learn the new trends and basic skills on how to develop a business model as well as to validate it. This gives the opportunity to our students to be hands-on on their actual business idea or current business if they own one.

A second benefit of this program is that it leads to a 24-credit-hour workforce certificate degree program in Entrepreneurship Operations. This is the next step in your formal education if you are serious about your business.

If entrepreneurship is the career you’re looking for, apply now or check out one of Gulf Coast State College’s 150 other programs.

What jobs can I get by completing the Entrepreneurship Track program?

Sales
Research & Development
Non-for-profit Fundraising and Management
Self-employment

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR certificate?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

How do I apply to the entrepreneurship certificate degree program?

If you apply now to the Certificate degree program, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College and get in contact with the Program Coordinator once admitted. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

HOW DO I REGISTER AND PAY FOR MY CLASSES?

Classes are starting soon. Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

Program Requirements

Courses		CH
ENT2000, Introduction to Entrepreneurship		3
ENT2411, Small Business Accounting and Finance		3
ENT2112, Business Plans or ENT2430, Funding Acquisition and Legal Issues		3
+MAR2011, Marketing		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		12

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

entrepreneurship simulation lab

The Enactus entrepreneurship lab provides the students with the opportunity to design and manage entrepreneurial projects with a social purpose. It allows students to learn hands-on entrepreneurial skills while representing the College at a national competition sponsored by Fortune 500 companies.

Contact the ADVISOR

Emmanuel Hernandez, DBA
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship
850-769-1551, extension 2845

ehernand3@gulfcoast.edu

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Department Chair

Melanie Boyd
Chair, Business and Technology
850-872-3839
mboyd@gulfcoast.edu

Entrepreneurship Certificate