Business & Entrepreneurship
Do you see yourself running a company someday? Or maybe you’ve got a great business idea but don’t know how to get started. San Juan College is where innovation and leadership converge to shape the business executives and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We have over 20 degree and certificate options available, including business administration, entrepreneurship and innovation, accounting, general and retail management, office professional, marketing, and cosmetology.
Our degree and certificate programs are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving world of business and equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, experiential opportunities, and industry partnerships, our programs empower students to transform their visions into successful ventures and careers.
Business and Entrepreneurship Degrees and Certificates
Explore degree programs for starting your career in Business and Entrepreneurship!
Start your career as a paraprofessional in the accounting industry with a degree or certificate. We offer two degrees and four certificates in specialized areas of accounting.
Learn valuable business skills and principles that are applicable across various industries. Be ready to enter the workforce or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Specialized certificates are available in entrepreneurship and innovation, general management, officer professional, retail management, and digital media marketing.
Begin your career as a licensed cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, or nail technician with a degree or certificate. You’ll learn the artistry of hair, makeup, and nails and how to run your own salon. There’s also a certificate option to become an instructor.
Marketing plays a critical role in business success. Learn the knowledge and skills it takes to market products and services successfully with a degree or certificate. Set yourself apart in the workplace with 21st Century skills that blend traditional marketing with new digital media marketing.
Business & Entrepreneurship Career Pathways
Skills obtained from a business administration degree can be applied to any industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the business management job outlook is projected to grow 5% from 2019 to 2029.
Some of the positions our business graduates hold include:
- General and Operations Manager
- All Other Managers
- Construction Manager
- Management Analyst
- Administrative Service Manager
- First-line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers
- Cost Estimators
- Sales Managers
- Chief Executives
- First-line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Gaming Workers
The job outlook for marketing professionals is projected to grow 10% by 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Our marketing graduates have found positions as:
- Advertising Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Event Planner
- Multimedia Marketing Specialist
- Fundraiser
- Public Relations Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Associate
- Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Coordinator/Specialist
Common careers for people with an associate degree in accounting include:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Payroll Assistant
- Audit Clerk
- Billing Specialist
- Account Resolution Specialist
Win Money to Start Your Business
San Juan College students can enter their business plan in the Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition for a chance to win startup funds.
