Business Administration Entrepreneurship Foundations, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree

Program Overview

This Associate's in Applied Science degree in Business Administration Entrepreneurship Foundations provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting, management, entrepreneurship, and business software. Graduates are equipped to navigate the evolving business landscape and pursue various business-related careers, including accounting, banking, and entrepreneurship. The program's six-quarter curriculum includes courses in business law, marketing, human resources, and operations management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program offers an Associate's in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business Administration Entrepreneurship Foundations. Its completion takes approximately six quarters to graduate and students will develop a base of knowledge in accounting, management, entrepreneurship, and application software related to business and communication.

Objectives:

• Students will develop a foundation of knowledge in accounting, management, business, entrepreneurship and application software related to business and communication.
• Graduates will be prepared for various business-related job opportunities.
• Graduates will be equipped to navigate a rapidly changing business environment.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

First Quarter (Fall)

• Introduction to Business (BUS& 101)
• International Business (BUS 220)
• Principles of Marketing (BUS 282)

Second Quarter (Winter)

• Business Law (BUS& 201)
• Business Law (BUS 205) or Social Media Marketing (MEDIA 275)
• Principles of Management (BUS 205)
• Human Resources Management (BUS 283)

Third Quarter (Spring)

• Applied Math for Professional & Tech Programs I (AMATH 121) or Math for Elementary Teachers II (MATH& 107) or above
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel (AOS 106)
• English Composition I (ENGL& 101)

Fourth Quarter (Fall)

• Principles of Accounting I (ACCT& 201)
• Business Plan Intensive (BUS 210)
• Payroll and Business Taxes (BUS 247)

Fifth Quarter (Winter)

• Principles of Accounting II (ACCT& 202)
• QuickBooks (ACCT 215)
• Entrepreneurship and New Innovation (BUS 245)

Sixth Quarter (Spring)

• Principles of Accounting III (ACCT& 203)
• Operations Management (BUS 250) or Humanities

Careers:

• Accounting
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Banking
• Bookkeeping
• Paraprofessional position in CPA firm
• Payroll
• Tax preparer