Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship [2043]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Dr. Joseph DiMartino
941-752-5669
DimartJ@SCF.edu

Program Goal

The purpose of this program is to teach students the fundamentals of starting and operating a business venture while presenting entrepreneurship as a viable career option. The program will also give students an opportunity to evaluate their potential as entrepreneurs. Coursework covers all aspects of starting and operating a new venture business with emphasis on the entrepreneurial skills needed for success.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop entrepreneurial concepts, resources, computer application skills, leadership/management skills, and personal assessment.
Describe effective business concepts, staffing functions, morale and motivation skills, human resources assessment, and business records management.
Analyze conflict management methods, basic economic concepts (including economic systems), cost-profit relationships, characteristics and functions of money, business risk, and legal considerations.
Identify and develop a business plan, controlling functions, and information acquisition systems by applying money management skills along with accounting and communications principles.
Plan and develop promotional, pricing, and selling strategies, as well as a marketing information management system and business systems.

General Education Courses

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science Choose from Area V, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Specialization Courses

CGS 1570 - Integrated Business Apps Software (3 Credit Hours)
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
GEB 2210 - Business Presentations and Communications (3 Credit Hours)
MAN 2021 - Principles of Management and Organization (3 Credit Hours)
MAR 2011 - Principles of Marketing (3 Credit Hours)
RMI 2302 - Risk in Business & Society (3 Credit Hours)
ENT 2000 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 Credit Hours)
ENT 2120 - Digital Marketing (3 Credit Hours)
ENT 2411 - Business Operations for Entrepreneurs (3 Credit Hours)
ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
APA 2141 - Computerized Accounting Applications (3 Credit Hours)
ENT 2100 - Building and Presenting a Business Plan (3 Credit Hours)
Elective Any Business Course SLS, ENT, GEB, FIN, MAN (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note(s):

*Prerequisite may be required

Articulated credit from a technical college/secondary school may be applicable. For more information click here: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/Career_Pthwys.asp

Degree Pathway

Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp