Degrees and Certificates
Entrepreneurship/Business Management AAS
Entrepreneurship/Business Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree: 95 Credits
Credits to Complete Degree
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Business Administration (BA) | 62 |
| Entrepreneurship Electives | 8 |
| Economics (EC) | 8 |
| Mathematics (MTH) | 4 |
| Writing (WR) | 4 |
| Office Systems (OS) | 1 |
| General Education Electives | 8 |
| Credit Total | 95 |
Career Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship/Business Management degree prepares students to launch and grow their own business, invigorate a family business, or add significant value in a management position with employers of various sizes. Graduates learn the skills to enhance startups as well as mature businesses across a wide array of industries.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Entrepreneurship/Business Management AAS will be able to:
- Prepare a comprehensive business plan including prospective balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, funding sources and the capital structure of a business.
- Apply an understanding of the management process, inclusive of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources within organizations.
- Differentiate between operational and organizational strutures for business.
- Construct a marketing plan based on objectives developed from a strategic market assessment.
- Utilize technology skills with business software applications to facilitate efficiency and quality.
- Analyze and apply the legal, ethical, and economic standards of business.
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders, using standard business terminology.
Course of Study
The Entrepreneurship/Business Management AAS degree is the final step on the entrepreneurship educational ladder within Business & Entrepreneurship studies. The degree program expands on the one-year certificate and includes further coursework in entrepreneurship and management as well as general business and general education. In year two, students develop a greater depth of knowledge of how businesses function and best practices for management. The degree culminates in a final capstone course which synthesizes the two years of study, provides real-life context as students develop an entrepreneurial venture and/or manage an ongoing small business, and prepares students to seek financing with an organized portfolio of work suitable for presentation to investors or other interested parties.
Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science General Requirements. In addition, students must meet the General Education Electives requirement. Some courses specified within the program may be used as General Education Electives.
Program Prerequisites
Successful completion of MTH 20, RD 115, and WR 115, or equivalent placement assessment scores.
Coursework
| COURSE | NAME | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| BA 188 | Customer Service Skills | 2 |
| BA 205 | Business Communication | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BA 207 | Introduction to E-commerce | 4 |
| BA 208 | Business Ethics | 4 |
| BA 213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 222 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BA 223 | Priciples of Marketing | 4 |
| BA 224 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 225 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship Law | 4 |
| BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
| BA 250 | Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures | 3 |
| BA 285 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| BA 296 | Entrepreneurship Capstone - Year Two | 2 |
| EC 201 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 1 | 4 |
| EC 202 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 1 | 4 |
|
(or higher) |
Beginning Algebra II or Quantitative Math |
4 |
| OS 131 | 10-Key for Business | 1 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship Electives | 8 | |
| General Electives in Arts & Letters | 4 | |
| General Electives in Math, Science, or Comptuer Science | 4 | |
| 1 May be used as a general education elective. |
Approved Entrepreneurship Electives
| COURSE | NAME | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BA 228 | Quickbooks for Business | 3 |
| BA 256 | Income Tax | 3 |
| CAS 140 | Beginning Databases | 4 |
| CAS 170 | Beginning Spreadsheets using Excel | 3 |
| CAS 216 | Beginning Word | 3 |
| CAS 217 | Intermediate Word | 3 |
| CAS 231 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CAS 270 | Intermediate Spreadsheets using Excel | 3 |
| OS 240 | Filing and Records Management | 4 |
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Career and Technical Education Certificate: 45 Credits
Credits to Complete Certificate
| ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Business Administration (BA) | 41 |
| Writing (WR) | 4 |
| Credit Total | 45 |
Career Description
The Entrepreneurship Certificate offers a unique learning experience to students who aspire to start their own business, work in a family business, or obtain employment as entry-level managers and supervisors in other growth-oriented businesses.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Entrepreneurship certificate, students will be able to:
- Develop a business plan which plans and allocate resources effectively, creates a budget/forecast and create a funding plan for prospective business, details operational information and a summary of business objectives.
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders, using standard business terminology.
- Design a marketing/promotions plan based on a critical analysis of the factors influencing a particular business.
- Evaluate the legal environment for business and what legal steps business owners can help protect their investment/business.
- Establish a plan to manage employee and other business related items.
Course of Study
Business & Entrepreneurship studies are designed as career ladders to accommodate both part-time and full-time students. The Entrepreneurship certificate is the first step on the entrepreneurship educational ladder within Business & Entrepreneurship studies.
The certificate introduces the cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset, converting business ideas from dreams to reality, management concepts and skills, as well as preparing students to enter the workforce as business managers and supervisors.
The Entrepreneurship Certificate leads to the two-year Entrepreneurship/Business Management AAS degree. All courses in the certificate are contained in the degree.
Students must also meet the general Certificate Requirements.
Program Prerequisites
Successful completion of: MTH 20, RD 115 and WR 115 or equivalent placement assessment scores.
Coursework
| COURSE | NAME | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| BA 205 | Business Communication | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BA 208 | Business Ethics | 4 |
| BA 223 | Priciples of Marketing | 4 |
| BA 225 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship Law | 4 |
| BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
| BA 285 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 4 |
Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree: 92 Credits
Degree Suspended
The Management degree is suspended as of July 1, 2019. CGCC will not be accepting new students into this program after spring term 2019. Students who enrolled in the degree program prior to summer 2019 and are seeking to complete the degree should contact their adviser for assistance. CGCC will work with students currently enrolled in the program to develop a "teach out" plan so that they may complete the program in a timely manner.
For students interested in pursuing a degree in the field of Business Management, please consider CGCC's Entrepreneurship/Small Business Managment Associate of Applied Science. This AAS degree has replaced the Management AAS and has similar coursework.
Marketing
Career and Technical Education Certificate: 46 Credits
Certificate Suspended
The Marketing certificate is suspended as of July 1, 2019. CGCC will not be accepting new students into this program after spring term 2019. Students who enrolled in the certificate program prior to summer 2019 and are seeking to complete the degree should contact their adviser for assistance. CGCC will work with students currently enrolled in the program to develop a "teach out" plan so that they may complete the program in a timely manner.
CGCC will continue to offer BA 223 Principles of Marketing for those interested in studying the basic concepts of marketing for consumer and business markets.
