CAP_Entrepreneurship
Career & Academic Pathways >> Business & Hospitality
Contact Information
Bruce Barrie (Lead Faculty)
(831) 646-4216
bbarrie@mpc.edu

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Program Overview

Do you have a business idea you want to start or a business you want to grow?  The Entrepreneurship program gives students the core skills required to launch a new venture or to successfully lead an existing small business while earning a Business Administration AS degree. Coursework covers business planning, marketing, and sales, as well as the entrepreneurial mindset. The Entrepreneurship/Small Business certificate provides a shorter path for students who are interested in focused study to add entrepreneurial abilities to their current skillset outside of a full degree program.

Job Outlook

Program graduates are poised to launch their own ventures. Transport and logistics, healthcare, technology, and sustainability are cutting-edge areas for startups while the most popular categories for small businesses are retail, construction and real estate, and business services. Graduates are also well positioned to succeed in helping lead existing small businesses to success.

Potential Careers

*Personal Trainers

$25,060 - $83,010

*Animal Trainers/Caretakers

$27,070 - $72,470

*Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

$27,070 - $57,900

*Landscape Contractors

$30,420 - $65,050

*Construction Managers

$67,030 - $204,820

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Business Administration Entrepreneurship: Associate in Science (AS)
  • Entrepreneurship/Small Business:  Certificate of Achievement (COA)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

ENGL 1A

 3

Area A2

 4-5

MPC Elective 

2

   MATH 16 rec.

   ENGL 101A rec.

BUSI 36, 50, or 70 

 3

LIBR 50

 1 BUSI 38 3
BUSI 20 3 BUSI 44 3
ECON 1 3 MPC Elective 3

MPC Elective

3    ENGL 2 rec.   

   SPCH 1, 2, or 3 rec.

  

       
Total Fall Units
 15
 Total Spring Units
 16-17

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

BUSI 110, 120A, or 1A

 3-4 BUSI 36 or 50, 46, 54, 3

BUSI 36 or 50, 46, 54,

 3

   68, or 131

   68, or 131

BUSI 36 or 50, 46, 54,

 3

Area B & Lab

 4

   68, or 131

Area C

 3 

MPC Elective

 3
       COOP 91.7 or PHIL 10 rec.  
    MPC Elective  3
    MPC Elective  2-4
       
Total Fall Units
 13-14 Total Spring Units
 14-16

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Timothy Han

I got so much love and support from many, many people at MPC: the memorable teachers; the counselors at the EOPS, TRIO, and counselors’ office who talked me out of quitting so many times; the admissions and financial aid office staff. Everyone has given me the positivity and nurturing I needed to believe in myself.