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Area of Study

Entrepreneurship

Turn your ideas into a real business with MCC’s Entrepreneurship Program, where you’ll learn the skills to start, manage, and grow your own company.

Start Your Own Business with Confidence

Do you dream of becoming an entrepreneur, starting your own business, or managing a small company? At Morgan Community College, our Entrepreneurship Program can help turn your ideas into action. Whether you’re full of big plans or just curious about running a business, we’ll give you the tools to get started.

Entrepreneurship Skills You’ll Learn

In this program, you’ll learn the real-world skills every entrepreneur needs. We cover:

  • How money works in business (accounting and economics)
  • How to reach customers through smart marketing
  • Business law so you know your rights and responsibilities
  • Technology tools that make running a business easier

Two Great Options to Fit Your Goals

A.A.S. Degree in Business – Entrepreneurship Emphasis

This two-year degree is great if you want a deep dive into business. It prepares you to start or manage a small business and gives you a strong understanding of how companies work.

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Not ready for a full degree? The 30-credit certificate teaches the basics of business and entrepreneurship. It’s a great way to get started—and if you want, you can apply those credits toward a full degree later.

Why Choose MCC?

  • Learn from experienced business instructors
  • Build skills you can use right away
  • Get support and advice on your own business ideas

Interested in Entrepreneurship?

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Business – Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Chef and restaurant owner standing in his commercial kitchen, demonstrating his entrepreneurship

Careers & Salaries

You won’t find career information for a Entrepreneur Business degree on O*Net Online because it depends on what type of business you want to start. Instead, we suggest looking up the field you’re interested in starting/growing a business to get a better idea of earning potential.

According to the August 2024 Forbes article “Who are Small Business Owners in America? A Snapshot“, the average salary for a small business owner across the U.S. is $70,781.

Meet the Faculty

MCC staff member Leah Thomas
Faculty

Leah Thomas

Leah joined MCC as a faculty member in 2019. Before becoming full-time Business faculty, she managed MCC’s ABM program, aiding local rural businesses in financial management and planning for sustainable growth. Previously, she was an Agriculture Education teacher in secondary education, where she developed a passion for teaching.

Leah has extensive business experience from her family’s businesses and supervising multiple Starbucks stores across the Front Range. She excels in employee training, development, and driving operational and financial success. Leah holds an MBA from Western Governors University and has completed CPA prep courses to support her students’ career goals. She enjoys seeing her students thrive academically and professionally.

Leah lives in Fort Morgan with her husband and two children and loves spending time with her family and being outdoors.