Entrepreneurship

Dream, Discover, Do. Create and develop your entrepreneurial mindset and use tools to learn the process of starting your own business or develop entrepreneur skills which are essential and highly desirable to employers.

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The Entrepreneurship program will provide educational experiences to students that foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset and increase their ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate ideas, validate concepts and strategy, and take action on their ideas. Students will also have the opportunity for hands on experience in the entrepreneur community. Students are encouraged to combine entrepreneurship education with other disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Computer Information Management. Art, music, athletics, science, technology, engineering, and math fields also hold great potential for entrepreneurs. Developing the entrepreneurial mindset is the key in every discipline to unleashing the power of knowledge towards improving society, developing economically, and creating personal well-being and wealtk.

The entrepreneurship program opens students to a wide range of career possibilities, including:

Working within established businesses, as an "entrepreneur", to expand existing markets, develop new products or implement new programs
Purchasing a franchise, acquiring an existing business, or starting up a new venture
Managing growth of an existing business
Creating new product, programs, or services that address social needs in new and different ways through public sector work

Program Length

With several certificates to earn in the entrepreneurship department, some can be earned in one semester and others could take up to one year.

Transfer Options

This program can help prepare students who transfer to earn a Bachelor’s with a concentration in Entrepreneurship or enter into a graduate program. These programs can be found at institutions such as Cal State Fullerton, UCI, and USC

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

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Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 241	Successful Business Plan	2
ENTR 242	Persuasive Presentations	2

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1
ENTR 117	Social Media Marketing	3
ENTR 201	Creativity and Idea Generation	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 221	Money, Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs	2
ENTR 241	Success Business Plan	2

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 222	Business Structure and Legal Requirements	1
ENTR 160	Entrepreneurship: Managing Your Business	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 223	Building the Entrepreneurial Team	2
ENTR 212	Market Validation and Research	1

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1
ENTR 201	Creativity and Idea Generation	1
ENTR 202	Innovations and Opportunities	2

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 211	Business Models: Design and Delivery of Value	2
ENTR 212	Market Validation and Research	1

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1
ENTR 222	Business Structure and Legal Requirements	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 221	Money, Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs	2
ENTR 223	Building the Entrepreneurial Team	2
ENTR 224	Operations Management for Entrepreneurs	1

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Chief Executives

Median Salary

$183,322

Job Growth

-1%

Education

Some College
6%

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
35%

Master's Degree
45%

Doctoral or More
9%

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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.

New workers start around $77,623. Normal pay is $183,322 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $468,155.

Education

Some College
6%

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
35%

Master's Degree
45%

Doctoral or More
9%

Core Tasks

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.
Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

Median Salary

$183,322

Job Growth

-1%

General and Operations Managers

Median Salary

$114,189

Job Growth

-2%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
15%

Certificate
9%

Some College
19%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
44%

Master's Degree
4%

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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. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

New workers start around $53,791. Normal pay is $114,189 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $276,764.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
15%

Certificate
9%

Some College
19%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
44%

Master's Degree
4%

Core Tasks

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.

Median Salary

$114,189

Job Growth

-2%

Supply Chain Managers

Median Salary

$96,164

Job Growth

-6%

Education

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
76%

Master's Degree
19%

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Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

New workers start around $55,301. Normal pay is $96,164 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $168,904.

Education

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
76%

Master's Degree
19%

Core Tasks

Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
Monitor suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.
Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes and predict effects on supply chain activities.
Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.
Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.
Identify or qualify new suppliers in collaboration with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, or quality assurance.
Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.
Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.
Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products.
Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies.
Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

Median Salary

$96,164

Job Growth

-6%

Fundraisers

Median Salary

$62,818

Job Growth

+12%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
95%

Master's Degree
5%

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Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

New workers start around $36,210. Normal pay is $62,818 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,590.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
95%

Master's Degree
5%

Core Tasks

Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Create or update donor databases.
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.

Median Salary

$62,818

Job Growth

+12%

Search Marketing Strategists

Median Salary

$65,779

Job Growth

+12%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
4%

Certificate
9%

Some College
17%

Associate's Degree
22%

Bachelor's Degree
48%

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Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.

New workers start around $36,495. Normal pay is $65,779 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $136,412.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
4%

Certificate
9%

Some College
17%

Associate's Degree
22%

Bachelor's Degree
48%

Core Tasks

Participate in the development or implementation of online marketing strategy.
Collect and analyze Web metrics, such as visits, time on site, page views per visit, transaction volume and revenue, traffic mix, click-through rates, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, or cost per click.
Manage tracking and reporting of search-related activities and provide analyses to marketing executives.
Optimize digital assets, such as text, graphics, or multimedia assets, for search engine optimization (SEO) or for display and usability on internet-connected devices.
Optimize Web site exposure by analyzing search engine patterns to direct online placement of keywords or other content.
Coordinate with developers to optimize Web site architecture, server configuration, or page construction for search engine consumption and optimal visibility.
Assist in setting up or optimizing analytics tools for tracking visitors' behaviors.
Create content strategies for digital media.
Identify appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report key metrics from digital campaigns.
Combine secondary data sources with keyword research to more accurately profile and satisfy user intent.
Collaborate with other marketing staff to integrate and complement marketing strategies across multiple sales channels.
Optimize shopping cart experience or Web site conversion rates against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Improve search-related activities through ongoing analysis, experimentation, or optimization tests, using A/B or multivariate methods.
Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media Web sites.
Conduct market research analysis to identify search query trends, real-time search and news media activity, popular social media topics, electronic commerce trends, market opportunities, or competitor performance.
Propose online or multiple-sales-channel campaigns to marketing executives.
Communicate and collaborate with merchants, Webmasters, bloggers, or online editors to strategically place hyperlinks.
Evaluate new emerging media or technologies and make recommendations for their application within Internet marketing or search marketing campaigns.
Identify, evaluate, or procure hardware or software for implementing online marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with Web, multimedia, or art design staffs to create multimedia Web sites or other internet content that conforms to brand and company visual format.
Keep abreast of government regulations and emerging Web technology to ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Purchase or negotiate placement of listings in local search engines, directories, or digital mapping technologies.
Coordinate sales or other promotional strategies with merchandising, operations, or inventory control staff to ensure product catalogs are current, accurate, and organized for best findability against user intent.
Execute or manage social media campaigns to inform search marketing tactics.
Conduct financial modeling for online marketing programs or Web site revenue forecasting.

Median Salary

$65,779

Job Growth

+12%

Business Continuity Planners

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

Education

Certificate
5%

Some College
9%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
68%

Master's Degree
9%

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Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

New workers start around $36,807. Normal pay is $76,664 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $146,779.

Education

Certificate
5%

Some College
9%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
68%

Master's Degree
9%

Core Tasks

Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.
Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.
Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.
Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.
Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.
Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.
Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.
Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.
Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.
Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.
Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.
Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber-attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

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