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Invest in your entrepreneurial skills and become a business owner! Small businesses drive over 40% of U.S. economic activity, and now you can learn the key to entrepreneurship! This microcredential equips you with the essential financial and management skills to become a successful entrepreneur. Discover valuable resources from organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and different downtown business associations to start your journey. Gain expertise in employee management, business marketing, and the preparation of crucial tax and accounting documents. Start with a raw business concept and leave with a comprehensive plan to launch or expand ventures like bed and breakfasts, boutique stores, breweries, farms, restaurants, wineries, and more. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and readies you with the essential plan to launch your venture.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
Inaugural recipient of the Business Council of NYS Workforce Innovation Award