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Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
San Mateo County Community College District - Cañada College
- Redwood City, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is a 30-unit credential at College of San Mateo focused on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Achievement of 30 units
- taken as a set of required courses with no. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- small business manager
- partner
- employee or independent contractor for small businesses
- business owner
Curriculum
- Certificate of Achievement of 30 units
- taken as a set of required courses with no general education. Required courses include Small Business Management
- The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Sources of Financing
- The Business Plan
- Selling the Idea and Introduction to Marketing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (age 16 or older; under 18 need proof of graduation and a Minor Consent Form); transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank statement showing at least 32
- 500 USD; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85).
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (applicants must be at least 16; under 18 need proof of graduation); official academic transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank verification of at least 32,500 USD for the first year
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 56
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,584 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cañada College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Business Administration/Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; international eligibility varies by award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,584 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,285 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 56, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.

