Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Haywood Community College

100 College Drive, Weldon, NC

Haywood Community College is known for its unique programs and distinct main campus designated as an arboretum. It started in 1965 as the Haywood Industrial Education Center with only one curriculum and few students. 

The main campus located in Clyde, NC is a home for lofty oak trees and magnificent gardens. It is highly regarded for the Rhododendron and Dahlia Gardens that serves as an attraction for green area clubs and the local residents.

HCC aims to promote community development through providing quality education that meets the diverse needs of the population. At present, HCC serves thousands of students and offers more than 50 curriculum programs.  Among these curriculum programs, 9 associate degrees, 3 diplomas, and 9 certificates can be accessed online. 

Several non-curriculum programs under the Continuing Education division are also available. These include Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, occupational courses, and community service trainings. 

Unique programs of HCC such as the Fish and Wildlife Management and Low Impact Development associate degree which are the only courses of its kind in the whole state; and the Forest Management Technology associate degree program which is the only one accredited by the Society of American Foresters fall under the Department of Natural Resources

Another distinguished program of this college is the Professional Crafts, a course with four major areas - clay, fiber, jewelry and wood. This program engages students in hands-on and business training to enable them to start a business of their own. 

Aside from academic excellence, HCC also cultivates student leadership and community participation to augment student’s educational experience by providing wide array of activities on campus.

Programs of Study http://www.haywood.edu/programs_of_study

Prospective Student's Guidehttp://www.haywood.edu/prospective_students

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Haywood Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).