Entrepreneurship Option
Business Administration, A.S.

Program Design

The Entrepreneurship Option, Business Administration Career associate degree program prepares graduates with the tools necessary to develop and start their own business, grow their existing business or apply entrepreneurial skills to a corporate setting. Students also gain relevant knowledge to enhance their small business management skills. This option is also suitable for students who wish to earn a degree in business administration and may decide to open a small business in the future.

Although many courses in this program may be transferred, it is possible that they will only transfer as electives into a School of Business. Students planning to earn a bachelor's degree should register in the Accounting & Business Administration Transfer Program. In addition, they may earn a certificate in Entrepreneurship. We strongly recommend any student planning on transferring seek advising from Business faculty. 

Curriculum

Students may attend full-time or part-time. Students must achieve at least a C or better in an accounting course to continue on to the next level. Note: All business and accounting courses, except for BBG* 108 (formerly QM 110), have prerequisites. All accounting courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.

^ Students who receive credit for QM 110 have fulfilled the BBG* 108 requirement.

^^ Business electives include courses with designations of ACC*, BES*, BFN*, BFP*, BBG*, BMG*, and BMK*. Students without a strong foundation in computer skills should take CSA* 115: Windows

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Business Administration Career degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Apply accounting concepts and critical thinking skills to produce accurate financial statements.
2. Apply basic principles of our legal system to the operations of American business using analytical and critical thinking skills and describe the role of fiduciary duties and the ethical and social responsibilities from the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders using principles of tort law, criminal law and government regulation.
3. Analyze principles, techniques and major functions (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) of business enterprise management and through active learning, improve decision-making, problem-solving and team-related skills.
4. Understand marketing methods and institutions, including analysis and interrelationship of the marketing mix with consumer behavior, technology, and an ever-changing business climate and marketing environment.
5. Demonstrate computer skills in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, general ledger accounting system and presentation software. Use the internet for business purposes, including research, marketing and stock market analysis.
6. Discuss sound ethical, philosophical and moral professional characteristics.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between business courses.
8. Understand the classification of what determines a small business and recognize the vital role small business plays in our economy.
9. Determine the differences between starting a business, buying an existing business and opening a franchise.
10. Apply decision-making skills by exploring opportunity analysis and developing a potential business opportunity.
11. Identify and properly utilize competitive advantages within existing small businesses.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of how a small business owner properly prepares for and manages growth.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Source: 2009-2010 Course Catalog