Entrepreneurship

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	You'd like to combine entrepreneurship with a specific industry or trade through a concentration track. You're planning to start or run a business in a particular field and want both the business skills and the technical skills. You may want to continue your education or transfer credits in the future.	See 7 locations	60 credit hours 5 semesters	$10,703
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Entrepreneurship	You're serious about growing a business and want more than the foundational certificate. You want to learn how to sell, and how to operate and scale a business after launch. You'd like some flexibility to choose electives that match your interests and goals.	See 10 locations	31 credit hours 3 semesters	$5,530
Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Entrepreneurship	You have a business idea and want to validate it and build a real plan. You want focused, hands-on training to start or run a business. You already have experience in a field and want to add the skills to run your own business.	See 10 locations	18 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,211

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

You'd like to combine entrepreneurship with a specific industry or trade through a concentration track.

You're planning to start or run a business in a particular field and want both the business skills and the technical skills.

You may want to continue your education or transfer credits in the future.

See 7 locations

60 credit hours
5 semesters

$10,703

Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

Entrepreneurship Next-Level Jobs icon

You're serious about growing a business and want more than the foundational certificate.

You want to learn how to sell, and how to operate and scale a business after launch.

You'd like some flexibility to choose electives that match your interests and goals.

See 10 locations

31 credit hours
3 semesters

$5,530

Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)

Entrepreneurship Next-Level Jobs icon

You have a business idea and want to validate it and build a real plan.

You want focused, hands-on training to start or run a business.

You already have experience in a field and want to add the skills to run your own business.

See 10 locations

18 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,211

Entrepreneurship is offered at 10 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	Entrepreneurship CT	Entrepreneurship TC	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Bloomington	X	X	X
Evansville	X	X	X
Fort Wayne	X	X	X
Hamilton County	X	X
Indianapolis	X	X	X
Lafayette	X	X	X
Lake County at East Chicago	X	X	X
Marion	X	X
Muncie	X	X
South Bend	X	X	X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Entrepreneurship is Offered

Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?

You don't need a finished business plan or all the answers to know entrepreneurship might be for you. This path tends to fit people who have an idea they can't stop thinking about, who dream of being their own boss, or who already run something and want to do it better. Curiosity, persistence, a willingness to learn from setbacks, and the drive to take initiative matter more than having it all figured out on day one.

If you find yourself spotting problems and imagining better solutions, wanting more control over your work and your future, or hoping to turn a skill or passion into a livelihood, this program is built for you. It's designed to teach the rest (how to validate an idea, manage money, market what you offer, and actually launch) with guidance from experienced entrepreneurs every step of the way. If that sounds like you, the Certificate is a low-commitment way to start, and it stacks toward the Technical Certificate and the full degree as your goals grow.

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, entrepreneurship may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?

Prerequisites Courses for Entrepreneurship

Students will demonstrate readiness in developmental English and non-STEM developmental Math.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Entrepreneurship Courses

Descriptions of Entrepreneurship courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Courses

See when specific courses will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Courses

If you’re a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Course Descriptions

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our eight-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

STEPS TO APPLY

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply

Ivy Tech + NACCE

Ivy Tech Community College is proud to announce its partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and participation in the Everyday Entrepreneur Program (EE).

This collaboration aims to support aspiring student entrepreneurs by providing essential resources and funding to transform their ideas into thriving businesses. Through the EE program, Ivy Tech campuses will receive $5,000 to fund pitch competitions, helping students secure the capital needed for prototype testing, customer acquisition, and business scaling.

Program Goals and Benefits:

Funding Access: Grants and loans for business seed funding.
Skill Development: Training in essential business and financial management skills.
Supportive Network: A collaborative environment fostering entrepreneurial growth.
Local Impact: Building scalable businesses that enhance the local economy and increase employment.

About NACCE:

NACCE is a leading organization focused on igniting entrepreneurship within community colleges. With over 340 member colleges and nearly 2,000 members, NACCE empowers college leaders and supports job creation through entrepreneurial initiatives. For more information, visit www.nacce.com.

Join Ivy Tech Community College and NACCE in empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, we are building a brighter economic future.

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)

Credential Type	Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree	Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)	Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Credential Type	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	Entrepreneurship	Entrepreneurship
A Good Fit If...	You'd like to combine entrepreneurship with a specific industry or trade through a concentration track. You're planning to start or run a business in a particular field and want both the business skills and the technical skills. You may want to continue your education or transfer credits in the future.	You're serious about growing a business and want more than the foundational certificate. You want to learn how to sell, and how to operate and scale a business after launch. You'd like some flexibility to choose electives that match your interests and goals.	You have a business idea and want to validate it and build a real plan. You want focused, hands-on training to start or run a business. You already have experience in a field and want to add the skills to run your own business.
Where Offered	See 7 locations	See 10 locations	See 10 locations
Length of Program	60 credit hours 5 semesters	31 credit hours 3 semesters	18 credit hours 2 semesters
Cost²	$10,703	$5,530	$3,211

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What You'll Learn

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In the program, students will: