Entrepreneurship A.A.S.

Location(s): Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

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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.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Semester 3

ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours)
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours) OR
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 Credit Hours) OR
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication (3 Credit Hours) OR
++Elective - Math Elective (3 Credit Hours)
POFI 1104 - Computer Fundamentals (1 Credit Hours)
+++++Elective - Choose from any 3-credit hour course
+++++Elective - Choose from any 3-credit hour course

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Semester 4

+++Elective - Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)
++++Elective - Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (3 Credit Hours)
+++++Elective - Choose from any 3-credit hour course (3 Credit Hours)
+++++Elective - Choose from any 3-credit hour course (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours

Note(s):

+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.