Holden Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership
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Providing a pathway from worker
to leader and leader to owner
“Making the transition Dunwoody is committed to producing both the workers
and the leaders of the future. Our new Holden Center
from the shop floor to for Entrepreneurship and Leadership offers two
exciting Dunwoody Certificate programs built on nearly
the owner’s office was 100 years of experience gained from helping our
incredibly challenging, graduates grow into leaders and owners of their own
businesses:
but the foundation I The Dunwoody Certificate in Entrepreneurship
got from Dunwoody The Dunwoody Certificate in Leadership and
Management
was a huge advantage.
These programs feature a hands-on, applied approach
The Holden Center for to business management — the same brand of career-
focused education that our associate degree technical
Entrepreneurship and programs are based. And Dunwoody alumni — who
have already successfully made the same journey
Leadership will allow — will be frequent contributors, providing insight and
counsel throughout.
students to benefit
from some of our These programs have been developed for working
professionals with classes evenings and weekends and
experiences. ” will take nine months to complete (three Dunwoody
quarters). They’ve also been designed to meet the
criteria for many organizations’ tuition reimbursement
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policies.
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To learn more about Dunwoody’s Holden Center for
Forest Lake, Minnesota
Entrepreneurship and Leadership, contact:
Dunwoody College of Technology
Machine Tool Technology (1965)
Mike White
(612) 381-3339
mwhite@dunwoody.edu
The Dunwoody Certificate in The Dunwoody Certificate in
Entrepreneurship Leadership and Management
ACCT112 – Small Business Accounting using MGMT105 – Basic Management
Quickbooks This course will introduce the student to basic
An introductory study of accounting activities management and leadership concepts and
as they relate to the Quickbooks Pro computer philosophies. It highlights critical management
accounting software package. This course issues involved in planning, organizing, controlling
covers the basic accounting functions for both and leading an organization.
merchandising and service businesses. MGMT110 – Strategic Planning
Industry is undergoing a series of revolutionary
LEAD201 – Developing and Implementing
changes including vertical integration, horizontal
a Business Plan
consolidation, strategic alliances and joint
This course will focus on the skills and
ventures, entrepreneurial startups and specialized
competencies needed to generate and create
niche networks. This course will critically examine
new ideas and successfully take students through
these changes and discuss the various strategic
the processes needed to develop a successful
decisions and managerial skills needed to
business. The class will focus on creatively
confront them.
blending idea generation, business planning,
operating strategies, legal and financial issues, LEAD202 – Leadership Development
and managerial skills into a successful startup. The course provides a study of leadership,
group dynamics and human relationships used
MGMT103 – Leading and Managing a
in organizations. Students acquire skills in
Small Business
leadership techniques including decision-making,
This course will introduce the student to basic
problem-solving, conflict management and
management and leadership concepts and
evaluation strategies.
philosophies, as they apply to small businesses.
It highlights critical management issues involved COMM200 – Organizational Communications
in planning, organizing, controlling and leading an for Business
organization. This course is an introduction to communication
in organizations including relevant theories,
Certificate students must take 3 of the
technologies, leadership, teamwork, diversity,
following seminars
global organizations and ethics. The foundations,
ECRT100 – Taxes for Small Businesses
dynamics and applications of communication in
ECRT101 – Employment Law business organizations include various audiences
ECRT102 – Marketing for Small Business and media.
ECRT103 – Business Plan PSYC200 – Organizational Psychology for
ECRT104 – Quickbooks for Accounting Business
Covers the impact of individuals, groups,
ECRT106 – Technology for Small Business
structures and environment on behavior within
organizations. The primary focus is on people,
what they do and how their behavior affects
individual, group and organizational performance.
Dunwoody is also the place for the practical bachelor’s degree.
Dunwoody’s Applied Management and Employers respect a Dunwoody education.
Entrepreneurship Department is focused on They repeatedly hire our graduates. They’re
developing business owners and entrepreneurs in demand. More than 92 percent of our
and is based on the Dunwoody Difference: graduates land a job in their preferred field after
Quality education. Highly trained graduates. graduation. And, on average, our graduates
Impeccable reputation. The unequaled college for with an associate of applied science degree or a
technical training for nearly 100 years. technical certificate receive four job offers from
potential employers. Bachelor’s degree graduates
It’s also the place for a practical bachelor’s garner even greater respect and attention. You’ll
degree — our Bachelor of Science in Applied graduate ready to put your new skills to work and
Management. Classes are taught by Dunwoody contribute at an even higher level.
full-time and adjunct faculty with real-world
business experience. They’ve been in your And now Dunwoody offers a Management
shoes. They’ve faced the same challenges and Information Systems concentration: It’s the
more. And they’ve succeeded. They’re eager to same Dunwoody bachelor’s with an MIS twist.
help you and are committed to your success. The By adding courses such as Management of
traits that make Dunwoody great for technical Distributed Systems, System Analysis, and
education also make it the smart choice for a Database Technologies and Management
bachelor of science degree. Information Systems, we make you an even more
valuable — and marketable — data management
Dunwoody is user-friendly: The Dunwoody professional than you are now.
bachelor’s degree can be completed in two
years by following the suggested course plan.
Classes are offered in 12-week quarters with To apply online, visit dunwoody.edu.
options of convenient evening, weekend and For more information, contact:
summer classes. Plus, the Dunwoody Bachelor’s Dunwoody College of Technology
is offered both at the main Minneapolis campus 818 Dunwoody Boulevard, Minneapolis,
and the Southwest Metro campus in Chaska. Minnesota 55403
Financing options are available. And soon the Phone: (612) 374-3041
program will be available online. Fax: (612) 374-4128
E-mail: mwhite@dunwoody.edu
dunwoody.edu/bachelors
Minneapolis Campus (all programs, Southwest Metro Campus
including Dunwoody Evening College) (Dunwoody Evening College)
818 Dunwoody Boulevard 401 East 4th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (612) 381-3041 or (800) 292-4625 Phone: (952) 368-8813
E-mail: info@dunwoody.edu Fax: (952) 368-8858
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