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EBE 4253 Entrepreneurial Implementation
The design of Entrepreneurial Implementation guides the student through the process and
theory relevant to executing and implementing a business venture. This course continues
to build on the andragogy of entrepreneurship culminating in launching a business, mak-
ing the first sale and developing plans to grow the business. Every venture is expected to
have an on-line presence. The goal is for each student to have an operating business where
the first customer is secured and revenue is generated through a sale. Key course actions
include continuation of your idea/business and traversing through a review of the entre-
preneurial process, evolving a business plan; examine the process and steps for a start-up
operational launch, and preparing an implementation plan.
EBE 4303 Entrepreneurial Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance covers the financial aspects of small business entrepreneurship for
owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and small non public corporations. We focus
on: (1) updated financial statement coverage; (2) forecasting definitions and formulas; (3)
equipment replacement by using the low cost model; (4) application of operation tech-
niques to examples of small businesses including capital budgeting and working capital
management; (5) use of financial statements.
EBE 4403 Business Planning for the Entrepreneur
In Business Planning for the Entrepreneur, students will have a hands-on opportunity to
apply their entire entrepreneurial education and experience to a very practical, hands-on
project. In this course students are expected to interact with the business communityand be
able to work effectively in teams. The student will research the market for the product or
service, prepare marketing, sales, development and operations plans, make financial pro-
jections and develop a business plan. What is the need for your product or service? What
are the benefits? What is the target market and how will you penetrate it? What is your
sustainable competitive advantage? What are the risks of the venture and what can you do
to mitigate them? What resources or funding is required?
CERTIFICATE in ENTREPRENEURSHIP and
Small Business Management
The Bluefield College Professional Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management fosters imagination and inspires an entrepreneurial spirit—one that enables
both today’s business owners and tomorrow’s to discover innovative solutions.
The Certificate Program is focused on entrepreneur minded adults interested in launching
a new business and small business owners looking to improve business results. The certifi-
cate is comprised of four required courses with one 3 credit hour elective or 15 credit hours,
priced at $268 per credit hour, excluding books and fees. The program is a blend of online
classes, and “field”-based projects. Student assignments often include work with local or
regional business owners. Program participants develop an electronic learning portfolio to
track their progress and measure results.
The program offers the rigor of an undergraduate level class, without the expense of a
full undergraduate degree program. The curriculum spans all stages of small business de-
velopment, from defining an idea, to finding and managing finances, to building marketing
strategies and managing operations. This professional certificate’s capstone course teaches
participants how to finalize their business plan and practice execution steps needed to man-