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Entrepreneurship
Certificate Technical Degree
Create Your Own Opportunity
Why you should choose San Jac's entrepreneurship program.
Turn Your Ideas Into a Business
San Jac’s Entrepreneurship program helps you learn how to take a concept from idea
to reality. You’ll get guided support to write and refine your own formal business
plan and explore strategies for launching or growing a business.
Build Leadership and Innovation Skills
This program emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and leadership, teaching you to analyze
challenges, think creatively, make strategic decisions, and lead teams; skills that
are valuable whether you start your own business or work within existing organizations.
Learn Through Real-World, Hands-On Experience
Students complete a practicum combining classroom learning with on-the-job training,
which lets you apply entrepreneurial principles in real business settings while developing
your managerial and operational skills.
Gain Skills That Open Multiple Career Paths
Graduates can pursue careers as business owners, small business innovators, startup
leaders, and consultants, or use entrepreneurship training to bring a creative, strategic
edge to roles in corporate, nonprofit, or organizational settings.
program outcomes
Create a Business Plan
Your professors will guide you through the process of writing your own formal business
plan, and help you develop tactics for putting it in action.
Gain Core Entrepreneurial Skills
Enhance your leadership, management, and organizational skills by learning to think
on your feet, collaborate effectively with others, and establish efficient business
operations.
Turn Ideas Into Reality
Learn how to plan, organize, staff, and lead your business by studying effective communication techniques. These skills will be essential for purchasing, production control, and marketing.
what you'll learn
As a program graduate, you will be prepared to start a career in:
- Introductory accounting
- Small business management
- Principles of selling
- Human relations
- Leadership
- Marketing
Salary Source: Texas Wages
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Management, Associate of Applied Science
Technical Degree
2 Years
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Management, Certificate of Technology
Certificate
1 Year
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Management, Level 2 Certificate
Certificate
1.5 Years
CAREER TRACKS
The content below shows a flowchart of the career tracks.
After San Jacinto College
Sounds great, but how do I apply?
Ready to take the first step toward an exciting future? It’s time to apply to San
Jac. We’ll guide you through the process and help you start building your future,
today.
Smart Questions for Future Entrepreneurs
Not at all. While it’s ideal for future business owners, the leadership, innovation,
and strategic thinking skills you gain are highly valued in corporate, nonprofit,
and small business environments.
Yes. The program includes a practicum that combines classroom learning with hands-on
training, allowing you to apply entrepreneurial concepts in real business settings.
You’ll build skills in leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and
business operations, all essential for navigating today’s fast-changing business landscape.
Absolutely. Many students use the program to strengthen their current businesses by
learning smarter strategies for management, marketing, and long-term growth.
Graduates pursue paths as business owners, startup leaders, consultants, and small
business managers, or bring an entrepreneurial mindset to roles within established
organizations.
Ready to Turn Your Ideas Into a Business?
Take this quick quiz to see how San Jac’s Entrepreneurship program can help you build leadership skills, gain real-world experience, and bring your ideas to life.
Support for your studies
At San Jac, you’re never alone. Our teams ensure you have the support you need to
achieve your academic goals.
Learn Through Doing
If you're pursuing a degree or certificate in business entrepreneurship, you'll need
to complete a practicum as part of your training. The practicum combines classroom
learning with on-the-job training to help you develop your managerial skills. You'll
need to work at least 20 hours per week in an approved position. Before you start,
you, your employer, and the business management coordinator will agree on a plan that
outlines what you'll learn and how you'll demonstrate your skills at work.
Visit the Center for Entrepreneurship
Open to all majors and entrepreneurs interested in developing and growing a business,
our Center for Entrepreneurship is here to support you!
