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Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Concentration
Be Your Own Boss!
Innovation has allowed New Orleans to survive and thrive for decades: from jazz to
bounce music, from sea ships to space rockets, New Orleans has long been a place where
necessity and soul have been the ‘mother and father’ of invention,” said Michael Hecht,
President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. “Today, New Orleans offers a low-cost / high-culture combination that is very attractive
to startups and entrepreneurs.
Career Opportunities
Create your own business!
Average Salary - Unlimited earning potential
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Delgado Community College offers a two-semester CTS in Entrepreneurship and a degree in Business & Management with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management. All courses in the CTS can be used in the degree program. These programs are designed to give you the business skills to take your idea or special skill to the next level and begin your career.
Even if you decide not to start a business of your own, these skills and understanding the entrepreneurial mindset will be invaluable in whatever career you choose.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Business and Management, A.A.S.
Earn your Business and Management Degree a common core curriculum and Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management concentration.
60 total credit hours required
Learn more in the College Catalog
Entrepreneurship, C.T.S.
The Business and Management Program also offers a Certificates of Technical Studies in Entrepreneurship/Small
Business Management.
27 total credit hours required
Learn more in the College Catalog
"The Business Studies Program at Delgado provided me with the foundation needed to successfully pursue future entrepreneurial endeavors. With hard work and dedication, I am graduating at 18 years old with two degrees: A.S. Business Administration"
- Tiffni G.
FAQs
Is a business degree helpful for starting a new company?
Yes — a business degree can be very helpful if you want to start your own company. Many entrepreneurs succeed without one, but studying business gives you useful knowledge that can make starting and running a company easier.
What skills will I learn?
- Financial and Accounting Skills
- Identify business opportunities
- Marketing and Promotion
- Leadership and Management
How long does it take to complete the program?
The length of a business program depends on which credential you choose. The Technical Certificate (Fastest Option) takes about 1 year (2 semesters) and the Associates Degree (Most Common) takes about 2 years (4 semesters) if attending full-time and requires around 60 credit hours