Entrepreneurship, AAS

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Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the growth of the U.S. economy. The number of new business establishments (establishments that are less than 1-year-old in any given year) tends to rise and fall with the business cycle of the overall economy. Entrepreneurs start new businesses and take on the risks and rewards of being an owner. Those who plan ahead and educate themselves on the range of issues that will impact their business before they start are the most successful. Annual salaries vary by industry and level of success.

If you are considering starting your own business, consider contacting NPC’s Small Business Development Center for a free consultation and assistance in contracting with governmental agencies or preparing Small Business Administration loan applications.

The Entrepreneurship certificates and degree require a grade of “C” or better in all courses and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Total Credits: 60

Complete the Entrepreneurship, CAS : 33 Credits

PLUS

General Education Courses: 10 Credits

Written and Oral Communication: 3 Credits

Select any course under the Written and Oral Communication General Education Course Options EXCEPT for SPT 110 and SPT 120.

Discipline Studies: 7 Credits

(Select one course from the Natural Sciences and one course from either the Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences under the General Education Course Options .)

Core Requirements: 15 Credits

BUS 114 - Survey of Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 122 - Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks Credits: 3
BUS 206 - Legal, Ethical, Global & Regulatory Environment of Business Credits: 3 ‡
ECN 211 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ‡
ECN 212 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ‡

Electives: 6 Credits

(Choose from any unduplicated courses at the 100-level or above.) Recommend any course from the General Education Course Options .