Business - Small Business for Entrepreneurs Associate in Applied Science Degree

The small business for entrepreneur’s curriculum offers a well-balanced program of liberal arts courses, general business subjects, electives, and the necessary training to meet the challenge of today’s highly competitive business world.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.

The small business for entrepreneurs curriculum is designed for those who already own and operate a small business, who are contemplating starting their own small business, or who seek employment opportunities as managers in small business.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

• BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BUS 103 - Organizing a Small Business Credits: 3
• BUS 122 - Advertising Credits: 3
• ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course

Recommended:

• MATH 101 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-17

Winter Semester

• BUS 104 - Operating a Small Business Credits: 3
• ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
• Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3-5
• BUS 120 - Strategic Selling Credits: 3

Accounting

Select one:

• ACCT 103 - Introduction to Accounting Credits: 4
• ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16-18

Second Year

Fall Semester

• BUS 204 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
• BUS 220 - Supervision Credits: 3
• BUS 202 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
• BUS 215 - E-Commerce Credits: 3
• Elective - See list Credits: 3

Humanities: Credits 1-4

Select General Education Humanities course

Recommended:

• HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1

Total Credits: 16-19

Winter Semester

• BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
• BUS 226 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• BUS 230 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3

Elective - See list Credits: 2-4

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science course

Recommended:

• PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14-17

Program Total: 61-71 Credits

Electives

• ACCT 138 - Income Tax Preparation Credits: 2
• ACCT 263 - Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks Credits: 3
• BUS 123 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3
• BUS 208 - Business Law 2 Credits: 3
• BUS 217 - Business Management Credits: 3
• BUS 240 - International Business Credits: 3
• BUS 292 - Business Internship Credits: 3
• CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
• ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
• ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.