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Building Skills for What’s Next
NIACC’s entrepreneurship programs help students understand the many facets of entrepreneurship, from identifying opportunities to evaluating the feasibility of a new venture and developing an organization to support it.
In conjunction with the Pappajohn Center’s courses and workshops, NIACC offers a one-year certificate program and a two-year degree in entrepreneurship, combining classroom instruction with practical experience. Students will have the opportunity to participate and interact with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from across the state of Iowa and the Midwest through various events, conferences and competitions.
Credit courses transfer to four-year colleges and universities including the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and Buena Vista University.
Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Entrepreneurship scholarships are available to NIACC students. For the most up-to-date information, contact the NIACC Foundation.
Student Venture Competition
NIACC students are also invited to apply to the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, a business plan and pitch competition for Iowa college and university students interested in starting their own business.
Explore Our College Programming
NOVA
A student-led club that helps students build real-world skills through meetings, networking, competitions, conferences, and service projects. Students of all majors are encouraged to join.
Associate Degree
The Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management AAS is a two-year program focused on opportunity identification, venture development, and practical startup skills. Courses are designed to transfer to several four-year institutions.
Certificate Program
The Pappajohn Center offers an entrepreneurship certificate through the Venture Launch Lab program, which provides focused entrepreneurial training and practical business development skills.
