Grow Your Seedling Ideas into Full-Fledged Businesses
Take the first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Our comprehensive courses in accounting and finance, entrepreneurship, business law, strategic marketing, and leadership and management will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to launch and establish a successful business. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of GAAP principles and financial statements as well as legal structures, intellectual property, employment law, contracts, government regulation and personal and real property. We will provide you with the right tools to make the right decisions before launching your business, and we’ll help you answer the questions about market acceptance that must be answered during each stage of the entrepreneurial process.
Required Courses For Certificate
Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed with a C/pass or better.
Why take this program?
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Identify and explain the key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
- Outline the eight stages of the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to growth and scaling.
- Describe the discovery stage in entrepreneurship and its importance in opportunity recognition.
- Analyze methods and tools used to evaluate market potential for new ventures.
- Discuss different ways to structure a venture and understand their implications for business growth and sustainability.
Program benefits
The program provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing strategies, financial management, market research and legal considerations. Participants gain essential knowledge and develop practical skills that are crucial for successfully launching and managing a business.
It is recommended that students connect with groups such as the National Entrepreneurs Association for networking and additional education opportunities.
Types of positions in entrepreneurship
- Business Development Manager
- Founder/Co-Founder
- Innovation Manager
- Product Manager
- Small Business Consultant
Career Insight for Business Development Manager
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Source: Indeed, 2025
Have a question about this program?
We’re here to help! Whether you want to explore your options or need help finding the right fit, our team is always ready to chat.
Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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