Entrepreneurship: AS Degree
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Entrepreneurship degree provides students with the mindset, decision-making skills, and the confidence and relationships necessary to turn ideas into market-ready products, services, businesses or ventures. Stackable Entrepreneurship Certificates are embedded into the program. The entrepreneurship courses are designed to enable new and existing entrepreneurs to successfully launch a new business or sustain and grow an existing business.
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-101 | Business Planning I | 3 |
| BUSI-102 | Business Planning II | 3 |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 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 | 42 | |
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 to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.