Entrepreneurship-Small Business Management Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
This degree program provides a course of study for students who are interested in developing an appreciation and understanding of the functional areas within the small business environment. The degree provides a working knowledge of small business operations to both the prospective business person as well as the owner/manager of an existing business.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Recognize and appropriately respond to ethical and legal concerns relating to human resource and organizational management.
- Identify and analyze business problems or entrepreneurial opportunities and effectively communicate recommendations for courses of actions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements to start a new venture, including the basics of leadership, team building, finance, marketing and management.
Career Opportunities
Small Business Owner/Manager
Entrepreneur
Intrapraneur (acting as an entrepreneur within a large company)
Franchisee
Consultant
Assistant Manager
Small Business Specialist
Associate Account Manager
Small Business Developer
Business Assistant Coordinator
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-109 | Elementary Accounting | 3-4 |
| or BUS-120 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-111 | Entrepreneurship: Starting and Developing a Business | 3 |
| BUS-125 | Business Law: Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS-128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Craft Entrepreneur | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Computerized Accounting Applications | ||
| Select at least three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Essential Word | ||
| Essential Excel | ||
| Essential Access | ||
| Essential Powerpoint | ||
| Google Applications for Business | ||
| Computer Concepts and Applications | ||
| Total Units | 22-25 | |
Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship–Small Business Management. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.