Entrepreneurship Program
What will I learn?
Are you’re ready to make your business ideas a reality and want to learn the skills to run a business? The LCCC Entrepreneurship Program is for you.
If you dream of owning your own business, you need to do everything you can to ensure your idea has a chance at success. This starts with looking at feasibility of your idea and researching the industry, target markets and financial viability.
The LCCC Entrepreneurship program starts with testing the feasibility of a business idea. From there, the Entrepreneurship credit diploma looks at sales and branding techniques, creating a business plan and exploring digital options for social media, websites and other e-business tools. Students will gain a good understanding of financial planning, business communications, marketing a small business and basic management.
Students leave the Entrepreneurship program with a business plan in hand that shows feasibility of their idea, a digital strategy and solid branding for their business idea.
All business students are part of a cohort, a group who start their education together and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities together. Students with entrepreneurial ideas can participate in state and local events like:
- Techstars Startup Weekend
- National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship
- Impact 307's Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad
What degree will I earn?
Credit Diploma
Students in this program intend to start and run their own business. The Entrepreneurship program focuses on small business creation and management for the student or existing business owner.
The program can be an add-on to other career or occupational degrees or as a stand-alone credit diploma. It is easy to complete this credit diploma while working on an associate degree at LCCC.
Available at the Cheyenne main campus and online.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates typically start a new business venture or are existing business owners who may use the credit diploma for skills helpful in developing new growth strategies:
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Visit LCCC's Career Resources to find tools for selecting the right program for you and marketing yourself to future employers.
How much will it cost?
For general college expenses, students should view LCCC’s cost of attendance. Students in this program do not typically incur additional expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurship Program at LCCC:
Do I need to have a business or business idea before enrolling?
No. The LCCC Entrepreneurship Program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as people who already own a business. Students can explore a new idea, evaluate whether it is financially and commercially feasible, or develop strategies to strengthen and grow an existing business.
Can I complete the LCCC Entrepreneurship Program entirely online?
Yes. LCCC’s Entrepreneurship credit diploma is available online and at the Cheyenne campus. Course offerings and delivery formats may vary by semester, so students should speak with their Student Success Coach before registering.
How long will it take to earn this degree?
This program requires 18 credits, which can be completed in one semester as a full-time student.
What can I do after completing the Entrepreneurship credit diploma?
After completing the Entrepreneurship credit diploma, students will be prepared to turn ideas into action. Graduates may choose to launch a new business, grow or improve an existing business, pursue self-employment or freelance opportunities, or bring an entrepreneurial mindset to an organization where they work. The LCCC Entrepreneurship program is designed to help students build practical skills in areas such as business planning, marketing, branding, financial decision-making, customer development, and day-to-day business operations. These skills can be applied across a wide range of industries and business types, from retail and professional services to technology, creative ventures, trades, food businesses, and community-based enterprises.