You CAN expand your knowledge while nurturing your big ideas! The 创业研究所 (ESI) offers the courses, professors, mentors and resources you need to launch and grow your business. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship and provide the tools to identify business opportunities, join entrepreneurial ventures or work for an established organization. ESI graduates are in demand by growth-oriented companies wanting to incorporate entrepreneurial vision and innovation in their firms.
不管你是不是刚从高中毕业, took a break from your education to start your business or already have a degree: we’re here for you. 任何学分或非学分的AACC学生, 不管他们的研究领域是什么, can take advantage of the services and resources of the 创业研究所. 事实上，当我们的许多学生追求一个 创业学副学士学位，更多的学生获得a 创业证书 同时学习成为按摩治疗师, 私人教练, electricians, 托儿服务提供者, 餐馆老板, 建筑师等.
Our curriculum is founded on the concept of engaged learning, meaning it’s designed for students to be actively involved, 但你应该计划更进一步. 做好热情的准备, 协作, open to new ideas and willing to put yourself out there when it comes to learning. Our instructors and advisors serve as coaches who are eager to work with you. 他们都是高管, small business owners or entrepreneurs and know how scary and exciting it can be to start your own business. Know they will encourage you every step of the way, 如果你坚持下去, 沉浸在知识中，努力学习, you’re bound to see improvements in your public speaking, 时间管理, 谈判技巧和领导能力.
The 创业研究所 offers an associate of applied science degree in entrepreneurship, and for students majoring in other fields who are looking for a value-added credential, we offer the six-course (18 credit) credit certificate. 适用于在持牌行业工作的个人, there is a four-course (12 credit) certificate to help you start your business as an electrician, a CPA, 暖通专业人员, etc.
Already have a degree and interested in picking up a course or two? You’re welcome to enroll in a single credit course or choose from dozens of 无学分的课程 in business, entrepreneurship and technology that can help you better manage your books, write a business plan or set up your internet business.
不再只有理论的指导! Get ready to apply your learning to the real world and to your professional pursuits with useful, practical, hands-on information from faculty with experience as business executives and entrepreneurs. 他们不仅教书，他们还指导和领导. Start your academic planning with an academic advisor, but if you would like to learn more about the 创业研究所 or which offerings are best for you, 我们是来帮忙的.
斯蒂芬妮·戈登伯格，学术主席，副教授
410-777-1265
slgoldenberg@coupeandroadster.com
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Steve Berry，教学专家
410-777-2363
smberry1@coupeandroadster.com
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罗宾·希，办公室经理
410-777-2390
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Thomisha Duru-Nnebue博士.D., 兼职教师
企业管理和创业研究
Coaching, nonprofit management, business consulting
tmdurunnebue@coupeandroadster.com
LaTanya Eggleston, 助理教授
业务指导和沟通
lkeggleston@coupeandroadster.com
斯蒂芬妮·戈登伯格, 临时学术主席，助理教授
营销，非营利领导
slgoldenberg@coupeandroadster.com
Ken Jarvis, professor
餐厅管理
kjarvis@coupeandroadster.com
Kevin Logan, 兼职教师
电信
kologan@coupeandroadster.com
林赛·麦克洛克, 副教授
作为商业的艺术
lkmcculloch@coupeandroadster.com
Geoff Snavely，兼职教员
企业管理
销售、客户服务、创业
gesnavely@coupeandroadster.com
Mecael元, 兼职教授
Marketing
mlyuan@coupeandroadster.com
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任何学分或非学分的AACC学生, 不管他们的研究领域是什么, 可以使用孵化场吗, apply for scholarships and participate in the competitions.
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Hundreds of students have benefited from the Hatchery’s fully equipped business library, 私人空间和工作组空间, conference room and computers loaded with software applications helpful to those starting new ventures. In addition to Microsoft Office products and the current term’s textbooks, 你可以使用一台彩色打印机.
The Hatchery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Ratcliffe Foundation believes in supporting student entrepreneurs with their education regardless of the venture. Each student may earn up to the lifetime maximum of $12,000! 自2003年成立以来, the foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships, internship awards and seed funds to several hundred students. Internship awards to cover costs not covered by scholarships also are available.
Each fall, credit and noncredit students compete for cash prizes for the best new big idea. Students record and submit online their two-minute pitch of a unique or original idea that solves a problem or creates a convenience.
In AACC’s version of the ABC Network’s “Shark Tank,” credit and noncredit students who have successfully completed an AACC course in the last year compete for money to support their business venture. They present a comprehensive business plan and pitch their idea to a panel of judges. 2023年春天, eight businesses received seed funds ranging from $1,000 to $25,000美元，总共75美元,000. Four companies received a one-year membership in the Hatchery, AACC的学生创业孵化器, 还有19个新的12美元,共获颁10,000奖学金. This competition provided more than $300,000 for students!
与学生交流, hear amazing speakers and participate in fun field trips to New York City, 好时公园等地. 客座讲师讲销售和市场营销, 创造力和创意产生, 压力管理, 会计技巧和法律问题. The 企业家俱乐部(E-Club) meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 职业生涯326室. Any student from any field or major can attend the meetings, join the field trips and use the information in their business ventures.
HawkTrade is a student business trade show held each fall and spring featuring AACC students, Ratcliffe Scholars and Ratcliffe Scholar alumni who are in business or who are gathering feedback to launch their businesses.
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4月11日星期四
10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. -鹰巢(SUN 100)
3:30-5 p.m. -职业大厦二楼自动售货区
选择一个地点/时间或两个选项.
You may qualify for a business scholarship of up to $12,000!
When Theresa Bustanoby saw the impact the Ratcliffe Scholarship program had on her daughter Tia, she was inspired to begin her own entrepreneurial journey.
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