Business Entrepreneurialism and Management

Designed to provide students with an introduction to the entrepreneurial process. Courses include a history of entrepreneurship and its impacts on society, business start-up opportunities, creating a preliminary business plan and securing a healthy financial future. 

Career Outlook: 

• Employment prospects for entrepreneurs are subjective and vary among industries and demographics. (Career Explorer, 2021) 
• Phoenix ranks No. 7 among U.S. cities with the most startups (U.S. Census Bureau, May 2021) 

Certification Earned: 

• Certificate of Completion (CCL) In Entrepreneurial Studies Level 1 from Rio Salado College 

Career Pathway Option: 

• 10 college credits toward a post-secondary (two-year) degree 

Important Class Information: 

• Students can expect to spend 4 to 6 hours per week in and out-of-class assignments and class instruction 

*Disclaimer: Program eligibility is dependent on academic readiness and regular and consistent attendance status in HSE/GED Prep or ESL/English Language Classes. 

*Disclaimer: Scholarship funding dependent on approval requirements

Designed to provide additional career training pathways in any field of interest that aligns with Rio Salado College's current education and training programs. Adult Education students are able to pursue stackable credentials toward a career in a high demand industry while at the same time earning the required credits in a currently offered degree program at Rio Salado College. 

Featured programs include: 

• Risk Management & Insurance 
• General Business

Career Outlook: 

• Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators have a median salary of $59,030* 
• General and operations managers have a median salary of $99,490* 

*Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources 

Certification/Degree Credits Apply Toward: 

• Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Risk Management and Insurance from Rio Salado College 
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in General Business from Rio Salado College 

Career Pathway Option: 

• 12 college credits toward a post-secondary (two-year) degree 

How to Get Started: 

• Talk with your College and Career Navigator to learn more about this program and the next available start date 

Important Class Information: 

• Students can expect to spend 4 to 6 hours per week in and out-of-class assignments and class instruction 

*Disclaimer: Program eligibility is dependent on academic readiness and regular and consistent attendance status in HSE/GED Prep or ESL/English Language Classes. 

*Disclaimer: Scholarship funding dependent on approval requirements

The Retail Industry Fundamentals credential is recognized by leaders in the retail and customer service industries, including Target, Walmart, Disney, The Home Depot, Fry’s/Kroger, and many others.

Earn an industry-recognized credential that shows your employability skills and knowledge of the retail/customer service industry, its impact on the economy, and the variety of jobs available. Explore career paths and gain skills that set you apart in areas like sales, financial literacy, inventory, interview skills, workplace safety, and math skills to conduct sales transactions.

Career Outlook:

• 4th largest workforce sector in Arizona (Retail Works AZ, 2021)
• Average yearly salary in Arizona: $25,140 to $38,030+

Certification Earned:

• RISE UP - NRF Foundation Retail Industry Fundamentals Specialist (National Retail Foundation)

Important Class Information:

• Students can expect to spend 4 to 6 hours per week on class instructions and out-of-class assignments.

Disclaimer: Program eligibility is dependent on academic readiness and regular and consistent attendance status in HSE/GED Prep or ESL/English Language classes. 

Earn an industry-recognized credential that shows your employability skills and knowledge of supply chains and workplace readiness skills for roles in warehouses, distribution or fulfillment centers. Explore career paths in logistics and gain skills that set you apart in areas like the flow of goods, warehouse operations, design, and management.

Career Outlook: 

• 56% Job growth in the last five years (NRF - Supply Chain Article 2021) 
• Average hourly rate is $19.88 (NRF - Supply Chain Article 2021) 

Certification Earned: 

• RISE UP - NRF Foundation Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics Specialist (National Retail Foundation) 

Important Class Information: 

• Students can expect to spend 4 to 6 hours per week on class instructions and out-of-class assignments. 

How to Get Started: 

• Talk with your Instructor or Student Success Coach to get enrolled in the next class 

*Disclaimer: Program eligibility is dependent on academic readiness and regular and consistent attendance status in HSE/GED Prep or ESL/English Language classes.