Small Business/Entrepreneurship, AAS

Entrepreneurship offers a myriad of benefits, including the opportunity for independence, creativity, and financial potential. As an entrepreneur, you have the freedom to be your own boss, make decisions that shape your business, and pursue your passion. The ability to innovate, solve problems, and create something new can be incredibly fulfilling. Additionally, successful entrepreneurship can lead to financial rewards and multiple income streams. The AAS degree builds on the Small Business/Entrepreurship Certificate to braoden your general business knowledge as well as focus on any specific skills required for the type of small business you may want to start.

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Program Requirements

Specific Requirements

Program Core Courses

Total Core Credits: 55

Program Supporting Courses

ACCTG 124 - Accounting with Quickbooks

Electives

You will choose any 10 credits of electives that are focused on your chosen career pathway. Choose courses from Business, Accounting, Visual Communications, Hospitality, Computer Information Systems and more.

Total Supporting Course Credits: 15

Related Instruction Courses

Total Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Program Credits: 90

Program Outcomes

Analyze a business product or service idea for viability in the marketplace and understand the process of planning, preparing and implementing a business plan.
Understand the importance of small businesses in national and global economies.
Maintain and protect basic business information systems and accounting records.
Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks. Speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers and coworkers utilizing current business terminology.
Apply sound financial principles for bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting and planning.
Demonstrate leadership and the ability to interact on an interpersonal level with diverse groups.
Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
Full time students can complete this program in 2-years.
This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description	Small Business & Entrep AAS
Academic Plan	SBMSEAPT
CIP Code	52.0703