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Program: Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -- ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE

(Level 1 Certificate)

Offered on all campuses

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ENTREPRE.FND

This is a Level I Certificate Program in entrepreneurship that provides students with business concepts specific to the principles of entrepreneurship. This includes starting, financing, operating, and growing a business. The program covers essential management, decision-making and problem-solving skills, preparing a business plan/business model canvas, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues. Students will participate in a practicum (or field experience) to provide networking and business support opportunities.

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
Minimum Hours Required 16

*BUSG 2309 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship is the capstone experience 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.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP -- ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

(Level 1 Certificate)

Offered on all campuses

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  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ENTREPRE.MGMT

The Business Administration/Entrepreneurship certificate is designed to prepare students to start, develop, finance, manage, and harvest new ventures with high growth potential. To explore the development of innovative thinking and venture exploration which could, ultimately, lead to a new business venture.

Students examine current academic theory, best practice in the field, and are exposed to successful practicing entrepreneurs. Courses are presented within an active learning environment so that students develop the skills to initiate their own ventures, join the family business, or work in entrepreneurial firms anywhere in the world.

The certificate, which is designed around the business plan, examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing sources, assess the market, develop a human resource management system, and establish budgets for control.

BUSG 1315 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship will be the Capstone for this certificate - a practicum where the student will prepare a written business plan for an actual business venture; for profit or nonprofit.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 1 OR 3
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting (3)
HRPO 2301 Human Resources Management 3
+Elective Marketing Elective 3
BUSG 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Business/Commerce 1
BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations* 3
Semester Total 16
Minimum Hours Required 16

+Marketing Elective - Students must choose from any 3-credit hour MRKG course.

*BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations is the capstone experience 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.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP -- ENTREPRENEURSHIP A.A.S.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Offered on all campuses

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  • 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.

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