Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Gain the Essential Knowledge for Starting and Managing Your Future Venture

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Program Overview

Dreaming of launching your own business and becoming a successful entrepreneur? The Academic Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at ĢƵ (CWI) is your springboard to achieving these goals. This program is crafted to equip you with a broad spectrum of business knowledge essential for starting and managing your venture. By completing this certificate, you will gain not only business insight but also practical skills in network creation, team building, and idea communication.

This program is an excellent opportunity for you to build a professional network and understand industry-leading tools vital for business success. You will learn how to assess new business opportunities, make data-driven decisions, and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurial ventures.

Degree or Certificate Type

Academic Certificate

Cost

$2,092

Additional cost may apply.

Time to Complete

0.5 year

Primary Location

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Learning Opportunities

  • Viability Assessment Skills: Develop the ability to evaluate new business opportunities and make informed decisions about market entry and venture launches.
  • Quantitative Reasoning in Business: Apply quantitative reasoning to real-world scenarios, enhancing your data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Financial Statement Analysis: Learn to interpret financial statements, gaining insights into assessing a company's financial health.
  • Leadership & Communication Skills: Cultivate leadership qualities and effective communication skills, essential for leading teams and influencing in professional settings.
  • Soft Skills Enhancement: Strengthen interpersonal communication, teamwork, and adaptability, key to professional success in various roles.

Areas of Study

Degrees & Certificates

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management – Academic Certificate

0.5

YEARS

AC

Cost: $2,092

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Career Opportunities

  • General and Operations Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.

    1812

    Annual Openings*

    $33.83

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $70,366

    Annual Median Salary

    9.51%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Postsecondary Teachers

    1063

    Annual Openings*

    $35.10

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $73,008

    Annual Median Salary

    18.28%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Project Management Specialists

    Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

    443

    Annual Openings*

    $38.30

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $79,664

    Annual Median Salary

    14.52%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Management Analysts

    Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

    377

    Annual Openings*

    $36.46

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,837

    Annual Median Salary

    20.14%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Managers, All Other

    All managers not listed separately.

    346

    Annual Openings*

    $30.48

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $63,398

    Annual Median Salary

    18.26%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Construction Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

    177

    Annual Openings*

    $36.14

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,171

    Annual Median Salary

    24.08%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Chief Executives

    Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

    164

    Annual Openings*

    $93.73

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $194,958

    Annual Median Salary

    1.67%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Sales Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

    156

    Annual Openings*

    $52.11

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $108,389

    Annual Median Salary

    14.05%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Social and Community Service Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

    88

    Annual Openings*

    $32.65

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $67,912

    Annual Median Salary

    9.09%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Cost Estimators

    Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

    77

    Annual Openings*

    $34.04

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $70,803

    Annual Median Salary

    10.74%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Administrative Services Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers” .

    55

    Annual Openings*

    $36.37

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,650

    Annual Median Salary

    17.72%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Property Appraisers and Assessors

    55

    Annual Openings*

    $24.13

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $50,190

    Annual Median Salary

    7.12%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Industrial Production Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

    54

    Annual Openings*

    $45.72

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $95,098

    Annual Median Salary

    14.62%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

    42

    Annual Openings*

    $37.32

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $77,626

    Annual Median Salary

    12.05%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Facilities Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization’s campus.

    25

    Annual Openings*

    $40.77

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $84,802

    Annual Median Salary

    15.02%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Personal Service Managers, All Other

    All personal service managers not listed separately.

    19

    Annual Openings*

    $10.31

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $21,445

    Annual Median Salary

    31.73%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

    Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

    18

    Annual Openings*

    $32.53

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $67,662

    Annual Median Salary

    16.48%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

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*Data sourced from Lightcast™, a labor market analytics tool, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.

Admissions

Step 1

  • Apply to CWI.
  • Choose Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as your major.

Step 2

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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