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:
- Demonstrate ability to gather relevant information from multiple sources and evaluate data from various sources and disciplines within business studies.
- Apply basic ethical strategies for effectively managing and operating a business.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in teams.
- 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 |