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Entrepreneurial Studies

Have an interest in creating and running your own business? What about earning a degree in marketing, accounting or public relations? Seniors in Entrepreneurial Studies will explore entrepreneurship through the creation of a business plan centered on a company of their own design. Students then learn about store operations, customer service, marketing and inventory management by operating Campus Grounds. The program culminates in a three-month long internship in the spring. Students create their own internship programs around their interests. Previous internship companies have included Adam's Pointe Conference Center and the Missouri Mavericks Hockey Team. Students can earn up to 18 hours of college credit through Metropolitan Community College. 

Want to see our students in action? Check out the Entrepreneurial Studies program and our Fort Osage Marketing program on YouTube!

Business Plan

The summer prior to starting the Entrepreneurial Studies program, students are given a packet to help them start thinking about what type of company they might want to develop. Once the program starts, students will delve into the world of entrepreneurship and design their organization. Projects will include what type of product or service the company will provide, startup costs and audience research.

Previous companies have included a luggage manufacturing firm and a bakery called Diverse Desserts that featured desserts from around the world.

Spring Internship

When students return to school following the winter break, they spend several weeks researching local companies. Students create their own internship proposal based around their business interests and goals for life after graduation. Students spend 2.5 hours every weekday for two months interning at an organization and gaining critical experience in a professional setting.

Previous internship companies have included:

  • Adam's Pointe Conference Center
  • The Missouri Mavericks Hockey Team
  • Cerner
College Credit

Courses Available

Seniors in Entrepreneurial Studies can earn up to 12 hours of college credit through Metropolitan Community College (MCC).

Cost

MCC's cost per credit hour for in-district students is $60.50 and $118.50 per credit hour for out-of-district students. Most CTC students qualify as in-district. Dual credit is offered at one-half the price that students usually pay at MCC.

You are not required to pursue dual credit to take the Entrepreneurial Studies class.

BUSN 100 MCC Intro to Business (3 hrs)
BUSN 130 MCC Entrepreneurship (3 hrs)
BUSN 150 MCC Marketing (3 hrs)
BUSN 160 MCC Field Experience I (3 hrs)