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    Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business
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    Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business

    by USC Pre-College

    USC’s online entrepreneurship course explores how founders assess markets, fund ventures and lead teams through recorded teaching and business case studies.

    Last verified: 5 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closing soon

    Eligibility

    High school or secondary students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14+

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $1,990

    Duration

    4 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next application deadline

    7 October 2026

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    EntrepreneurshipBusiness & EconomicsFinance
    Language: English
    Sessions / cadence: 5 self-paced modules; 20–25 total hours
    Mentor model: USC Mentor questions support
    Assessment style: 5 knowledge checks; 70% minimum
    Certificate: USC Certificate of Completion
    Scheduling model: Independent study on your own time
    Featured faculty: Glenn Fox, USC entrepreneurial studies

    Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business summary

    USC Pre-College introduces the entrepreneurial mindset alongside practical questions about markets, customers, finance and leadership.

    Recorded lectures, business case studies and industry spotlights connect concepts to real ventures, with assignments and knowledge checks to consolidate learning.

    It suits independent learners who want a structured introduction to starting a business and can keep themselves progressing through online material.

    What is Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business?

    Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business is a USC Pre-College course about how founders think and turn ideas into ventures. It covers entrepreneurial fundamentals, market sizing, customer value, small business finance, pitching and venture management.

    Students study recorded lectures, business case studies and industry spotlights, then complete readings, assignments and knowledge checks. Featured faculty member Glenn Fox connects entrepreneurial mindset with practical business decisions, while expert perspectives in finance and law broaden the discussion.

    Why Succeed highlights Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business

    • The curriculum connects entrepreneurial mindset with concrete decisions about customers, competition, funding and teams.

    • Glenn Fox brings subject expertise from USC’s Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

    • Business case studies and industry spotlights help students test concepts against examples from real ventures.

    • Retakable knowledge checks give students a clear way to review their understanding.

    Who is Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business for?

    Best for

    Independent learners who want to understand startup decisions and explore whether entrepreneurship interests them.

    Not ideal if

    You want scheduled live classes, college credit or a course whose main purpose is launching a finished venture.

    Is Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business worth it?

    This course can be worthwhile if you want a coherent introduction to entrepreneurship and will engage with the assignments rather than only watch the videos. Its strongest value is connecting business concepts with founder decisions about markets, money and leadership.

    The tuition is a substantial commitment for an introductory, non-credit course. Compare it with other business programs and judge the learning structure and support against your goals; the USC name alone does not create an admissions advantage.

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    Cost and what is included

    $1,990; includes Access to the chosen online course., Course materials for up to three months after starting..

    Dates and time commitment

    4 weeks; 5 self-paced modules; 20–25 total hours.

    Provider details

    Review the USC Pre-College provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: Successful completion earns a USC Certificate of Completion.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Students can ask a USC Mentor questions about course content. The online platform includes chat features and messages from mentors and staff.

    What to check before committing

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    How much preparation does Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with 20–25 hours of independent coursework.

    Best started

    Begin application preparation two to three weeks before your selected start’s deadline, allowing three to five business days for a decision and time to arrange payment.

    Main challenge

    Maintaining steady progress without scheduled live classes.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft a specific explanation of why entrepreneurship interests you.

    • Set aside roughly five to six hours each week if aiming to finish in four weeks.

    • Choose a familiar business idea to think through while studying markets, customer value and finance.

    Useful if

    You want to evaluate entrepreneurship before pursuing deeper business study.

    What do students do on Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business?

    You work independently through five modules that combine recorded teaching, business examples, readings and assignments. Knowledge checks help you review each module, and a USC Mentor can answer questions about the content.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Watch recorded lectures and explore business case studies and industry spotlights.

    2. 2

      Complete the accompanying readings and course assignments.

    3. 3

      Ask the USC Mentor for clarification when needed.

    4. 4

      Complete each module’s multiple-choice knowledge check, retaking it if necessary.

    5. 5

      Finish all required coursework and meet the knowledge-check threshold to earn the certificate.

    Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business dates and deadlines

    September intake 1 application deadline

    9 September 2026

    Past

    September intake 2 application deadline

    23 September 2026

    Past

    October intake 2 application deadline

    21 October 2026

    Upcoming

    November intake 1 application deadline

    4 November 2026

    Upcoming

    November intake 2 application deadline

    18 November 2026

    Upcoming

    December intake 1 application deadline

    2 December 2026

    Upcoming

    December intake 2 application deadline

    16 December 2026

    Upcoming

    September intake 1

    14 September 2026

    Past

    September intake 2

    28 September 2026

    Past

    October intake 1

    12 October 2026

    Starts 12 October 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    October intake 2

    26 October 2026

    Starts 26 October 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    November intake 1

    9 November 2026

    Starts 9 November 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    November intake 2

    23 November 2026

    Starts 23 November 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    December intake 1

    7 December 2026

    Starts 7 December 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    December intake 2

    21 December 2026

    Starts 21 December 2026; tuition is due with the application.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Applicants must be aged 14 or older.

    • Applicants must attend a high school or secondary program.

    • International applicants must be proficient in English.

    • Applicants outside standard eligibility may request an exemption by email.

    • Exemption requests require an interest statement of no more than 200 words.

    How much does Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business cost?

    Course tuition

    $1,990 — Access to the course and materials.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $35 — Nonrefundable.

    What's included

    Access to the chosen online course., Course materials for up to three months after starting.

    How to apply to Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business

    1. 1

      Create an account in the USC Online Application portal or log in.

    2. 2

      Choose the entrepreneurship course and your preferred published start date.

    3. 3

      Provide your contact information and your parent or guardian’s details.

    4. 4

      Complete the short-answer essay about yourself and why you want the course.

    5. 5

      Optionally share a piece of writing, video or social media content.

    6. 6

      Submit the application and pay the $35 application fee.

    7. 7

      After admission, pay tuition by your selected start’s deadline.

    8. 8

      Sign the Letter of Understanding before the course begins.

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    Learning format

    The course is fully online and self-paced, combining recorded lectures, readings, assignments, business case studies and industry spotlights across five modules. Plan for approximately 20–25 total hours, with expected completion in four weeks and up to 90 days of access.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Learn from Glenn Fox of USC’s Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

    • Ask a USC Mentor clarifying questions about course content.

    • Use platform chat and messages to connect with mentors and staff.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Recorded teaching can be studied on your own schedule.
    • Plan for 20–25 hours of independent coursework.
    • Use the 90-day access window if more time is needed.
    • Domestic and international applicants use the same online application.

    Tech requirements

    • Use a computer, tablet or phone.

    • Have internet access and a web browser.

    • Access content and assignments through USC’s online learning platform.

    Assessment style

    Assessment combines course assignments with multiple-choice knowledge checks at the end of each module.

    • Complete all five content modules.
    • Take a knowledge check after each module.
    • Score at least 70 percent on every knowledge check.
    • Retake knowledge checks as many times as needed.
    • Complete required assignments to qualify for the certificate.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Successful completion earns a USC Certificate of Completion.

    • Complete entrepreneurship course assignments.

    • Request a USC Pre-College Programs course transcript.

    Entrepreneurship Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business FAQs

    It is self-paced, with recorded lectures, readings, business case studies, industry spotlights and assignments. Students study independently rather than attend scheduled live classes.

    The entrepreneurship course estimates 20–25 total coursework hours. Students are expected to complete it in four weeks, with up to 90 days of access if needed.

    Featured faculty member Glenn Fox teaches at USC’s Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. His work includes developing entrepreneurial mindset skills in founders and business leaders.

    Complete all five modules and required coursework, and achieve at least 70 percent on each module’s multiple-choice knowledge check. Knowledge checks can be retaken.

    No. This is a non-credit course awarding a USC Certificate of Completion; students can also request a USC Pre-College Programs transcript.

    Students can ask a USC Mentor questions about course content. The online platform includes chat features and messages from mentors and staff.

    A computer, tablet or phone with internet access and a web browser can access the course materials. USC provides access instructions after tuition payment.

    The course does not guarantee admission or special preference in admissions. The certificate may be included on a high school resume or college application.

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    • USC Online Application Management
    • USC Online Exploration Courses Policies | USC Pre-College
    • USC Pre-College Online FAQs | USC Pre-College
    • Online Entrepreneurship Course | USC Pre-College
    • Online Entrepreneurship Course | USC Pre-College

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