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Planner for Entrepreneurship (A.A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Sciences degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.ESI.ENTREP

Total Credit Hours: 60 

About Entrepreneurial Studies Institute - see www.aacc.edu

Purpose: A degree in entrepreneurship provides you with the skills to start your own venture, work with others to identify business opportunities, join entrepreneurial ventures or work for an established organization. Entrepreneurship graduates are often in demand by growth-oriented companies wanting to incorporate entrepreneurial vision and innovation in their firms and by companies seeking individuals who have the ability to solve problems creatively and improve productivity. Regardless of size, all businesses need managers who can identify opportunities, obtain resources, plan, organize, direct and control work to accomplish business objectives.

Topics covered during coursework include entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity recognition, developing a business plan, obtaining resources, managing finances, strategic planning, selecting managers and employees, organizing and designing the business, identifying and capitalizing on international opportunities, managing technology, and successfully dealing with managerial challenges.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Carlene Cassidy

Term 1


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 111 - Business and Its Environment  
(formerly listed as ESI 111; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 111)
3 credit hours     
ESI 103 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship   3 credit hours      
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  
Students may substitute ENG 101A  for ENG 101.
3 credit hours     
Arts & Humanities GER  
3 credit hours    
Mathematics GER  *
3 credit hours    

 

Term 2


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 162 - Business Communications  
(formerly listed as ESI 162; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 162)
3 credit hours     
ESI 104 - Entrepreneurship: Sales and Marketing for Small Business   3 credit hours      
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
3 credit hours     

Social & Behavioral Science GER   *

ECO 116 - Inside the Global Economy Inside the Global Economy   

or

ECO 121 - Introduction to Economics Introduction to Economics  

or

ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1  

*Work with your adviser to select the appropriate course for transfer.

3 credit hours    
Program Elective
Choose from: BPA 105 , BPA 119 , BPA 125 , BPA/ESI 127 , BPA 128 , BPA 129 , BPA 132 , BPA 134 , BPA 135 , BPA 138 , BPA 142 , BPA 145 , BPA 156 , BPA 171 , BPA 172 , BPA 174 , BPA/ESI 217 , BPA 227 , BPA/ESI 231 , BPA/ECO 232, BPA 246 , BPA/LGS 253, BPA/LGS 254, CTS 103 ECO 116 ECO 211 , ECO 212 , ESI 260 , HLS 111 , HLS 265 , LGS 165 , LGS 236  
3 credit hours    

 

Term 3


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 200 - Foundations of Accounting   3 credit hours      
ESI 250 - Legal Issues for Business   3 credit hours     
Biological & Physical Science GER  
3 credit hours    

Technology requirement  
CTA 100  or CTP 103  are recommended. This requirement may also be met by CLEP exam.

3 credit hours    
Program elective
Choose course from Program elective list in Term 2.
3 credit hours    

 

Term 4


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ESI 270 - Entrepreneurship: New Venture Planning  
3 credit hours      
BPA 120 - Small Business Management  
(formerly listed at ESI 250; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 250)
3 credit hours      
BPA 275 - Internship in Business 1  

(formerly listed as ESI 275; you have satisfied this requirement if you have already taken ESI 275)
3 credit hours      
Wellness requirement   
 
3 credit hours    

Program Elective

Choose course from program elective list in Term 2.

3 credit hours    

 

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