Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Our program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in entrepreneurship, business management, and innovation. Graduates of this advanced associate degree program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation will be well-prepared to start and manage their businesses, contribute to the growth of existing enterprises, and drive innovation in various industries. They will also have a strong foundation in ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices.

Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Trimester 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

ENTR 100: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

  • Overview of entrepreneurship and its importance
  • Role of entrepreneurs in the economy
  • Ethical considerations and social responsibility

ENTB 100: Business Idea Generation

  • Identifying opportunities and business ideas
  • Market research and feasibility analysis
  • Elevator pitch and business concept development

ENTB 101: Business Planning

  • Creating a business plan
  • Market segmentation and competitive analysis
  • Financial projections and funding strategies

ENTLG 100: Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • Business legal structures and registration
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Compliance with local and federal regulations

Trimester 2: Business Operations and Management

ENTMR 100: Marketing and Sales Strategies

  • Marketing plans and strategies
  • Sales techniques and customer acquisition
  • Digital marketing and online presence

ENTF 100: Financial Management

  • Budgeting and financial statements
  • Funding sources and financing options
  • Cash flow management and financial risk assessment

ENTHR 100: Human Resource Management

  • Hiring and managing employees
  • Employee motivation and development
  • HR compliance and legal aspects

ENTL 100: Entrepreneurial Leadership and Team Building

  • Leadership skills and qualities
  • Team dynamics and conflict resolution
  • Building a strong entrepreneurial team

Trimester 3: Innovation and Technology Integration

ENTST 100: Innovation Strategies

  • Innovating in products, services, and processes
  • Open innovation and collaboration
  • Protecting and commercializing innovation

ENTTEC 100: Technology in Entrepreneurship

  • Leveraging technology for business growth
  • E-commerce and online business models
  • Integrating AI and data analytics

ENTGL 100: Global Entrepreneurship

  • Expanding internationally
  • Exporting and international trade
  • Cross-cultural communication and adaptability

Trimester 4: Specializations and Business Development

ENTFIN 100: Entrepreneurial Finance and Funding

  • Advanced financial strategies
  • Venture capital and angel investors
  • Preparing for IPO or acquisition

ENTST 100: Start-up Incubation and Acceleration

  • Launching and scaling a start-up
  • Incubators and accelerators
  • Pitching to investors and securing funding

ENTSU 100: Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

  • Entrepreneurship with a social impact
  • Sustainability and corporate responsibility
  • Creating and managing social enterprises

ENTCA 100: Entrepreneurship Capstone Project

  • Developing and presenting a comprehensive business plan
  • Business simulation or real start-up creation

ENTJOB 100: Internship or Field Experience

  • Practical experience in an entrepreneurial setting

Networking and industry exposure

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History