Overview
Eligible Program
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Enterprising Entrepreneur
The Mitchell Technical College Entrepreneurship program is a unique opportunity for skilled tradespeople to put their passions to work for them. Presented in a two-days-per-month format spread over a full school year, the Entrepreneurship program is an opportunity for students to extend their education or for those who have already begun their careers, or even already started their own businesses, to learn skills that will help them succeed as sole proprietors or in larger-scale enterprises.
The Entrepreneurship program consists of courses designed to develop strategic thinking and planning, professional selling, leadership, and project management. The eight entrepreneurship courses and four leadership courses, delivered in two days of classes monthly with assignments to be submitted between sessions, will equip graduates with the necessary skillset to launch and manage their own businesses and entrepreneurial ventures or manage existing technical businesses.
Designed specifically for working professionals and skilled tradespeople, the Entrepreneurship program goes beyond technical expertise to teach the business skills needed to build and manage a successful company. Students learn how to create realistic business plans, manage cash flow, price services for profitability, acquire and retain customers, lead employees, navigate regulations, and streamline operations using modern business technology. Whether your goal is to launch a new venture, grow an existing trade-based business, or move into a leadership role, this flexible hybrid program provides the practical knowledge and strategic mindset needed to achieve long-term business success.
The Entrepreneurship A.A.S. degree program is ideal for past graduates of programs such as Architectural Design & Building Construction, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Progressive Welding Technology, Diesel Power, Automation Controls/SCADA, the Culinary Academy of South Dakota, and more. Enrollment preference is given to those applicants who have completed their training at Mitchell Tech.
*NEW* – A diploma option is now available for students with no previous technical degree/diploma.
Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
First Semester
Second Semester
Graduate with an AAS Degree
Requirements
Computer Requirements
This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand the nature of entrepreneurship
- Demonstrate knowledge of information in accounting, management, marketing and quantitative analysis
- Confirm an entrepreneurial business idea by engaging in critical thinking, analyzing situations, constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems
- Market the entrepreneur and their ideas
- Identify personal attributes that enable best use of entrepreneurial opportunities
- Explore and implement entrepreneurial leadership and management styles
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2025-26 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Cost
Other Required Costs
Books / Tools (estimated) $125
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