Associate of Applied Science: Entrepreneurship / Business Management 

AAS Degree: 91 credits. Advising Guide

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.

Course of Study

The Entrepreneurship/Business Management AAS degree is the final step on the entrepreneurship educational ladder within the Business Pathway. 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.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

  1. Prepare a comprehensive business plan including prospective balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, funding sources and the capital structure of a business.
  2. Apply an understanding of the management process, inclusive of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources within organizations.
  3. Differentiate between operational and organizational structures for business.
  4. Construct a marketing plan based on objectives developed from a strategic market assessment.
  5. Utilize technology skills with business software applications to facilitate efficiency and quality.
  6. Analyze and apply the legal, ethical, and economic standards of business.
  7. Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders, using standard business terminology

Prerequisites

  • Placement in to MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits)
  • WR 115 Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement
  • CAS 121 Beginning Keyboarding (3 credits) or keyboarding by touch

Course Map

Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.

Courses Credits
BA 101 Introduction to Business1 4 credits
BA 104 Applied Business Math 4 credits
BA 111 Introduction to Accounting & Finance 3 credits
BA 150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 4 credits
Total 15 credits

1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective

Courses Credits
BA 131 Introduction to Business Technology  4 credits
BA 208 Business Ethics 4 credits
BA 285 Human Relations in Organizations 3 credits
WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I 4 credits
Total 15 credits

Courses Credits
BA 170 Project Management Fundamentals 4 credits
BA 205 Business Communication 4 credits
BA 206 Management Fundamentals 3 credits
BA 223 Principles of Marketing 4 credits
BA 225 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Law 4 credits
Total 19 credits

Courses Credits
BA 188 Customer Service Skills 2 credits
BA 207 Introduction to E-Commerce 4 credits
BA 224 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 credits
OS 131 10-Key for Business 1 credit
General Education Electives (Math, Science, Computer Science) 4 credits
Total 14 credits

Courses Credits
BA 226 Business Law I 4 credits
BA 250 Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures 3 credits
EC 201 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics1 4 credits
General Education Electives (Arts & Letters) 4 credits
Total 15 credits

1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective

Courses Credits
BA 213 Managerial Accounting 4 credits
BA 222 Financial Management 3 credits
BA 296 Entrepreneurship Capstone - Year Two 2 credits
EC 202 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics1 4 credits
Total 13 credits

1 May be used as a Social Sciences General Education Elective

Credit Summary  
Requirements Credits
Business Administration (BA) 70
Economics (EC) 8
Office Systems (OS) 1
Writing (WR) 4
General Education Electives 8