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 Illinois colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Spoon River College (SRC)

610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Spoon River College, located in Canton, Illinois, was founded in 1959 in response to the growing need for post-secondary education opportunities in the mid western Illinois city. The school was originally part of the Canton Union School District and operated out of Canton High School. Due to increased enrollment larger facilities were leased in several locations downtown to meet the school's needs. Following this, the school formed its own junior college district, as well purchasing and constructing the school's permanent home and changing its name from Canton Community College to the current. Since the school's founding the school has experience a large amount of growth requiring the addition of new facilities to accommodate its growing service area and increased enrollment, as a result the school maintain modern facilities suited to assist students in achieving their goals.

Academics

Spoon River College provides a large number of programs aimed at providing students academic transfer opportunities or career training. Academic transfer programs provide students the opportunity to begin the lower division portion of their education through the school, typically taking two years, followed by the transfer of credits to a four year college or university to complete the final two years of a bachelor degree. Career training programs provide the training and skill development necessary to perform the tasks and duties in a given field. Programs result in a certificate or associate degree and take between one and two years to complete. Graduates of a program may seek work opportunities upon completion of the program.

Programs offered include:

• Early Childhood Development
• Nursing
• History
• Sociology
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Spoon River College is an open enrollment institution admitting any student who meets the minimum requirements of admissions. Students interested in enrolling should complete the admissions form, provide transcripts and test scores as well as meet with a counselor to discuss program placement and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the necessary form, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is used to determine need, program eligibility and monetary awards.

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SRC offers an associate's degree program in entrepreneurship.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 68
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $122360
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $129540

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $100560
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $75460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $120020

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