Entrepreneurship Certificate

Looking to start a business?

General Information

If your goal is to empower yourself to meet the growing expectations of today’s business world, let Aston American University help inspire you. Motivating yourself to support your aspirations may be the best investment you can make for the future you envision. Imagine utilizing the most effective business principles at your workplace. Prepare for advancements as you gain newly acquired marketable skills, stronger business communication and critical thinking capabilities. Are you ready to apply effective real-world application with your current experience? Be ready to showcase your leadership potential and passion to succeed. 

Certificate courses are instructed by highly educated and qualified instructors who hold doctoral and master’s level degrees. Their corporate business experience will be an asset to you because Aston American University instructors will also provide mentorship. By taking the next step to improve your understanding of business with Aston American University, you’ll be on your way to applying real-world business concepts, contributing to the world around you.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship will be able to:
1. Describe the importance of accountability, creativity, and problem-solving related to starting a business.
2. Develop a feasible business plan.
3. Explore the current problems small businesses face from a global perspective.

4. Compare and contrast the legal forms of small business ownership.
5. Examine government regulations for a small business.
6. Explore positive and negative aspects of different business types and franchises.
7. Discuss the strategic planning process for small businesses with respect to financing and operational aspects.

Explore the foundations of launching a new business and gain insights that entrepreneurs 

must face when developing a new business opportunity.