Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology in Entrepreneurship

The Business Technology Program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track provides exposure to a broad range of business theory and skills with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship and small business. To pursue a general business track, see the Associate of General Studies. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in all course work.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate ability to gather relevant information from multiple sources and evaluate data from various sources and disciplines within business studies.
  2. Apply basic ethical strategies for effectively managing and operating a business.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to work in teams.
  4. Application of verbal and presentation skills using appropriate technology while demonstrating the ability to properly use business terminology.

General Education Requirements

COURSE RUBRIC DESCRIPTION CREDIT
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
MATH 1300 College Algebra 3
Humanities Any humanities course other than SPCH or foreign language 3

ECON 2000 or ECON 2020

 Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (this fulfills the Social Science Requirement) 3
Natural Science See the General Education Courses page of the Catalog for eligible Natural Sciences courses 3
Subtotal 15

Major Courses

Must earn a grade of “C” or better in each. At least 21 credit hours must be earned in residence.

COURSE RUBRIC DESCRIPTION CREDIT
ACCT 2100 Computerized Accounting 3
BUSN 1100 Introduction to Business 3
BUSN 1500 Starting a New Business: Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
BUSN 1510 Small Business Management 3
BUSN 1520 Marketing for Entrepreneurs 3
BUSN 2200 Business Law 3
BUSN 2400 Business Communication 3
BUSN 2500 Finance for Entrepreneurs 3
BUSN 2550 Foundations of Strategic Management for Entrepreneurship 3
BUSN 1150 Survey of Microcomputer Applications 3

Subtotal

 30

6 Hours of Approved Business Electives.

COURSE RUBRIC DESCRIPTION CREDIT
BUSN Elective Select two courses from the following: BUSN 1175, BUSN 1330, BUSN 1530, BUSN 2000, BUSN 2100, BUSN 2150 3
BUSN Elective Select two courses from the following: BUSN 1175, BUSN 1330, BUSN 1530, BUSN 2000, BUSN 2100, BUSN 2150 3

Subtotal

 6

9 Hours with the same prefix or prefixes in the same category.

COURSE RUBRIC DESCRIPTION CREDIT
Elective   3
Elective   3
Elective   3

Subtotal

 9
TOTAL HOURS 60