Entrepreneurship: AS Degree
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Entrepreneurship degree provides students with the mindset, decision-making skills, confidence, and relationships necessary to turn ideas into market-ready products, services, businesses, or ventures. Stackable Entrepreneurship Certificates are embedded into the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
- Develop a business plan.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ACCT-120 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-127 | Introduction to Accounting with Quickbooks | 3 |
| BUSI-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSI-104 | Business Planning | 3 |
| BUSI-105 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI-142 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSI-144 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSI-251 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI-252 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| BUSI-297 | Personal Money Management | 3 |
| COMS-165 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern and the Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.