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Entrepreneurship

Curriculum Description

The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners.

Course work includes developing a student’s ability to make informed decisions as future business owners. Courses include entrepreneurial concepts learned in innovation and creativity, business funding, and marketing. Additional course work includes computers and economics.

Through these skills, students will have a sound education base in entrepreneurship for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared to be self-employed and open their own businesses.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25490 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0701
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2020

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE 3 2 0 4
BUS 139 Entrepreneurship I REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
BUS 251 Business Psychology 2 0 0 2
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 3 0 0 3
ETR 215 Law for Entrepreneurs REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 15 4 0 17

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
ETR 220 Innovation and Creativity REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 15 2 0 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 150 Accounting Software Appl 1 3 0 2
BUS 230 Small Business Management REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
ETR 240 Funding for Entrepreneurs 3 0 0 3
  Total: 7 3 0 8

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
ETR 230 Entrepreneur Marketing REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 13 4 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 245 Entrepreneurship II 3 0 0 3
BUS 260 Business Communication 3 0 0 3
ETR 270 Entrepreneurship Issues REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** ** 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I 0 0 10 1
  Total: 9 0 10 16

Total Credit Hours: 72

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

Business Electives - Select one: ACC 225, BUS 125, BUS 137, BUS 153, BUS 225, BUS 240, BUS 253, BUS 270, INT 110, or MKT 223.

A25490 REVISED