2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Entrepreneurship
Title: Entrepreneurship A.A.S.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
NEW
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.ENTREPRENEUR
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Entrepreneurship prepares students for the business challenges of the future by providing them with a broad understanding of business principles. It also prepares students for careers as small business owners and emphasizes the skills and behavior patterns necessary to contribute to business success.
The program content includes major subject areas of business such as entrepreneurship, accounting, human resources, marketing, and small business operations. Additional skill sets such as effective oral and written communication, ethics, and computer proficiency are also emphasized. The program is intended for individuals who plan to use their studies for immediate employment, enhanced job performance, career advancement, or for starting and owning their own businesses.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| BUSG 1341 | Small Business Financing | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMGT 2303 | Problem Solving and Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSG 1166 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Business/Commerce | 1 |
| BUSG 2309 | Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 | Accounting 1 OR | 3 |
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | (3) |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| +Elective | Marketing Elective | 3 |
| BUSG 2166 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Business/Commerce* | 3 |
| BUSG 1315 | Small Business Operations | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | (3) |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | (3) |
| ++Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals | 1 |
| +++++Elective | Choose from any 3-credit hour course | 3 |
| +++++Elective | Choose from any 3-credit hour course | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| +++++Elective | Choose from any 3-credit hour course | 3 |
| +++++Elective | Choose from any 3-credit hour course | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Elective - choose from any 3-credit hour MRKG course.
++MATH Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++++Elective - Students must choose from any 3-credit hour course.
*BUSG 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) -Business/Commerce is the capstone for this award.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.