Entrepreneurial Education
The John Pappajohn Business and Entrepreneurial Center began operations at NIACC in April 1997. The
center offers comprehensive entrepreneurial training and support programs for entrepreneurs, small
business owners, and students.
The program provides students with an understanding of the many facets of entrepreneurship.
Students will learn the process of identifying a business opportunity and developing an
organization to establish a new venture. The curriculum will provide students with the
proper tools to evaluate the feasibility of a new venture and to identify the available
resources for assisting an entrepreneur during the start-up phase of the business.
Once a new venture has been launched, a new divergent set of challenges face the
entrepreneur. The entrepreneur is typically responsible for strategic planning,
financial management, marketing, human resource management, and operation. Although
the entrepreneur may not be required to have a strong grasp of every specific detail,
he/she must have a solid understanding of the critical issues facing the business.
Thus, students will also receive instruction on managerial functions associated with
owning a small business.
NIACC is working to combine classroom instruction with practical experience to
enhance the development of a student’s entrepreneurial and small business management
skills. Students will have the opportunity to participate and interact with entrepreneurs
and venture capitalists from across the state of Iowa and the Midwest at a variety of
events including the Iowa Venture Capital Conference, Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan
Competition, and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ of Iowa Conference.
Are you interested in...
Learning how to start your own business?
Being your own boss?
Becoming an entrepreneur?
Or even becoming a better employee?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to check out the
exciting opportunities the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has to offer.
Scholarships and educational programs are waiting for you! The NIACC
Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center offers comprehensive entrepreneurial training
and support programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students.
Entrepreneurial Credit Programs
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Note: Credit courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities including The University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Buena Vista University.