Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS #5004
Chairperson: Ricky P. Thibodeau
Brahan Hall, Room 220, (518) 629-7148

This program prepares students to enter the exciting world of entrepreneurship, whether you are a prospective entrepreneur interested in launching your first venture, or an existing small business owner looking to grow your current business. For many, it is a life-long dream to start, own and operate a small business; this program gives students the necessary entrepreneurial skills to pursue that dream.

You will learn fundamental skills necessary for increasing the likelihood of building sustainable success in your own venture. You will explore different subjects, including: developing an entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial finance, small business management, marketing, and legal issues for small business owners. Each student will conclude his/her study with the development of an actionable business plan, ready for financing and implementation, as well as an internship to experience entrepreneurship in our own community.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra or 1 unit of equivalent academic math (70 or above in the course)	Fall and Spring		70 or above

Total Credits Required: 63

Major Requirements*

*Or specific course equivalents as approved by department chairperson.
**Required of first-time full-time students. May be waived at department chairperson’s discretion.
*** Students will be expected to participate in the Entrepreneurial Internship. In extenuating circumstances (as determined by the Department Chair), the Internship may be replaced with an elective as approved by the Department Chair.

FORM 104 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ACTG 120 Personal Finance Credits: 3
BADM 200 Business Communications Credits: 3
BADM 207 Organization and Management Credits: 3
BADM 220 Statistics Credits: 4
CMPT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications I Credits: 3
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENTR 110 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ENTR 120 Entrepreneurial Process Credits: 3
ENTR 150 Legal Issues in Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ENTR 210 Entrepreneurial Finance Credits: 4
ENTR 290 Entrepreneurial Strategy Credits: 4
ENTR 295 Entrepreneurial Internship Credits: 3 ***
MKTG 120 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MKTG 214 Selling and Sales Management Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
(1) Math Elective Credits: 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

(1) Math Elective Credits: 3

MATH 110 Intermediate Algebra Credits: 3 or higher for completion of degree

Total Credits Required: 63

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 104 College Forum Credits: (1)
CMPT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications I Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENTR 110 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
Math Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

BADM 200 Business Communications Credits: 3
BADM 220 Statistics Credits: 4
ENTR 120 Entrepreneurial Process Credits: 3
ENTR 150 Legal Issues in Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
MKTG 120 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Third Term

BADM 207 Organization and Management Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENTR 210 Entrepreneurial Finance Credits: 4
MKTG 214 Selling and Sales Management Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Fourth Term

ACTG 120 Personal Finance Credits: 3
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ENTR 290 Entrepreneurial Strategy Credits: 4
ENTR 295 Entrepreneurial Internship Credits: 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective Credits: 3