Management Specialization: Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 212-03

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Management with a Specialization in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship is designed for students who plan to start, expand or manage a small business. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience in a small business setting. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure they select electives that will best prepare them for their intended goals.

Semester 1

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
ENG 111 - College Composition I
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning or higher
SDV 100 - College Success Skills
___ ___ - Humanities Elective¹

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

Semester Total: 18

Semester 3

BUS 165 - Small Business Management
BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics
BUS 241 - Business Law I
BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management
MKT 284 - Social Media Marketing
___ ___ - Approved BUS/FIN/MKT Elective²

Semester Total: 18

Semester 4

BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I
BUS 242 - Business Law II
BUS 297 - Cooperative Education ³
FIN 260 - Financial Management for Small Business
___ ___ - Social Science Elective¹

Semester Total: 14

Program Total Minimum Credits: 66

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: BUS 260 , FIN 215 , MKT 110 , MKT 220 , MKT 271 , and MKT 282

³Students may substitute BUS 290 or BUS 299 for BUS 297 .