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[Business]

Entrepreneurship (ACE CREDIT)

Earn 2 ACE college credits in entrepreneurship — planning, law, money, marketing, and leadership in one proctored program.

⏱ DURATION: 3 weeks at 10 hrs/wk | πŸ“š TOTAL HOURS: 35 Hrs | πŸŽ“ CEUs: 3.5 CEUs | πŸ’΅ COST: $698

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Define a viable venture and assess market opportunity.
  • Apply small business law to entity choice, contracts, and IP.
  • Read and use core accounting and finance reports for a startup.
  • Build a strategic marketing plan with limited resources.
  • Lead a small team through founding and growth stages.
  • Pass the proctored ACE CREDIT final exam for 2 college credits.

πŸ’Ό Career Opportunities With This Certificate

  • Small Business Owner / Founder — $50K–$200K+ (varies) (BLS)
  • General / Operations Manager — $50K–$200K (approx.) (BLS)
  • Management Analyst / Consultant — $56K–$170K (approx.) (BLS)

U.S. new-business applications remain near record highs — formal entrepreneurship credentials help founders signal preparation to lenders and partners. (BLS)


βœ“ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

  • 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
  • 12-month access from the day you enroll
  • No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

  • Finish in as little as 1-2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
  • Or 3 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
  • Total certificate hours: 35 Hrs

πŸ† What You'll Earn

  • Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
  • 3.5 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

πŸŽ“ ACE Credit

This Certificate provides American Council on Education (ACE) credit, which allows courses or certificates to be evaluated for potential college credit at participating institutions.


πŸ“‹ Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.


πŸ“… Access Timing

Learners will:

  • Get access to their certificate courses approximately 24-48 business hours from the date of enrollment.
  • Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

πŸ’΅ Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.


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