Business Management/Entrepreneur, Associate of Applied Science

Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary in the functional areas of business: management, operations, marketing, and accounting/finance.

Describe how the legal, social, and ethical considerations are integrated into the operations of business.

Present research, data, analysis, and conclusions through written and oral means.

Create a business strategy that reflects well-conducted market research, analysis of industry trends, and the identification of target markets.

Develop a comprehensive business plan that includes market analysis, financial projections, and the operational strategies necessary for launching and scaling a new venture.

Effectively pitch their business ideas to investors, customers, and stakeholders, using strong communication and persuasion skills.

Apply computer literacy skills to conduct research and analyze business data to make critical and creative marketing decisions, identify new business trends, and address customer/client needs.

Major Code: 4231A

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

BUSA 215Information Science and Data Management

3 Credits

BUSM 145Marketing Basics

3 Credits

BUSM 261Business Management

3 Credits

SOCY 105Human Relations

3 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ACCB 129Introduction to Bookkeeping*

3 Credits

ACCB 129LIntroduction to Bookkeeping Lab*

1 Credit

BUSM 181Human Resources Management

3 Credits

BUSM 262Entrepreneurship Essentials

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

BUSA 101Introduction to Business

3 Credits

BUSA 265Legal Environment

3 Credits

BUSM 265Principles of Project Management

3 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

BUSA 201Business Communications*

3 Credits

BUSM 245Digital Marketing

3 Credits

FINA 102Personal Finance

3 Credits

BUSM 290Program Capstone

2 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Program Electives: 6 hours

Additional program elective options are available with advisor approval.

ACCB 229QuickBooks Accounting*

3 Credits

BUSA 207Business Statistics for Decision Making I

3 Credits

BUSM 166Retail Management

3 Credits

BUSM 285Cooperative Education*

1-3 Credits

ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:6

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 60