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): Stephanie Goldenberg

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1   Students may substitute ENG 101A   for ENG 101.	3 credit hours
ESI 103 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement    CTA 100   or CTP 103   are recommended. This requirement may also be met by CLEP exam.	3 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER	3 credit hours
Mathematics GER  Work with your advisor to select the appropriate course for transfer.	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
ESI 104 - Entrepreneurship: Sales and Marketing for Small Business  OR BPA 125 - Marketing Principles  OR BPA 127 - eMarketing	3 credit hours
BPA 111 - Introduction to Business	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER ECO 116 - Inside the Global Economy     OR ECO 121 - Introduction to Economics  OR ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1 ** Work with your advisor to select the appropriate course for transfer.	3 credit hours
Program Elective Choose from:  BPA 105 , BPA 119 , BPA 128 , BPA 129 , BPA 132 , BPA 135 , BPA 138 , BPA 145 , BPA 156 , BPA 171 , BPA 172 , BPA 173 , BPA 174 , BPA 190 , BPA 202 **, BPA 227 , BPA 246 , CTA 105 , ECO 116 , ECO 211 **, ECO 212 **, ECO 232 **, ESI 231 , ESI 260 ,  HLS 111 , HLS 265 , LGS 165 , LGS 205 , LGS 236 , LGS 254 **	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BPA 200 - Foundations of Accounting  OR BPA 201 - Financial Accounting ** OR BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting	3 credit hours
BPA 120 - Small Business Management  OR BPA 134 - Retail Management  OR BPA 142 - Principles of Management	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Science GER	3 credit hours
BPA 162 - Business Communications	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 275 - Internship in Business 1	3 credits
LGS 250 - Legal Issues for Business  OR LGS 253 - Business Law 1	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement	3 credit hours
Program elective Choose course from Program elective list in Term 2.	3 credit hours

**Courses marked with ** are recommended if you plan to transfer to a business degree program at a 4-year university.