Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Southeast Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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ACBSP

Southeast Technical College’s Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Marketing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Online and On-Campus Options

Entrepreneurship can be completed entirely online or on campus.

Why Online Classes?

Southeast Tech's online courses and programs are structured in with weekly assignments and deadlines. Students are provided with the tools needed to be successful through videos, lectures, assignments and interactions with faculty.

No. 1 in South Dakota

Southeast Technical College is Ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 1 in the state in the Guide to Online Schools’ Best Online Community Colleges for 2020.

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Bachelor's Degree Completion

Earn your associate degree at Southeast Tech and transfer to one of our partnering institutions for your bachelor's degree.

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SARA Approved

Southeast Technical College has been approved by the state of South Dakota to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

NC-SARA is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. The agreement makes it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.

Student complaints concerning online courses and programs that have not been resolved through Southeast Technical College's complaint process may appeal to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the South Dakota Board of Regents or the Higher Learning Commission.

Entrepreneurship

Online and On-Campus Associate Degree Program - 61 Credits

Is your idea for opening a new business about more than just a storefront? An Entrepreneurship degree from Southeast Technical College gives you an advantage by teaching more than just organizational leadership and accounting. As an Entrepreneurship graduate, you will have the skills to think creatively about business concepts, and a business plan in-hand. In just two years, you will be ready to launch!

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Compare: Entrepreneurship vs. Business Degree

As an entrepreneur, you are captivated by the calculated risks that await you in your new venture. Your focus on innovation, and your degree helps you create a framework for funding your business idea, networking, and implementation. In a business degree, the focus is on the foundational skills necessary in traditional business settings. You will fine-tune your skills in several key business areas, such as accounting, technology, management, marketing and communication.

Why Choose Southeast Tech? 

Your entrepreneurial coursework in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the perfect opportunity to obtain a double major. If you are already obtaining a degree, add Entrepreneurship and hit the ground running! Strong pairings include Computers, Early Childhood, Automotive, Horticulture and Business. This program is delivered in a traditional classroom format with Fridays off, entirely online, or through a combination of online and on-campus courses.

Your coursework also helps you:

 See the Big Picture: You will learn business concepts and be prepared to work in today’s highly technological work environment.

Think Critically: With the help of your STC faculty, you will learn critical thinking and communication skills to enhance your small business venture.

Gain Professionalism: As a business professional from Southeast Tech, you will exhibit ethical and professional behavior.

Explore Classes  

Southeast Tech’s curriculum for Business Administration includes classes in Principles of Selling, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Business Law and Principles of Accounting.

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