Entrepreneurship REVISED
Curriculum Description
The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners.
Course work includes developing a student’s ability to make informed decisions as future business owners. Courses include entrepreneurial concepts learned in innovation and creativity, business funding, and marketing. Additional course work includes computers and economics.
Through these skills, students will have a sound education base in entrepreneurship for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared to be self-employed and open their own businesses.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25490
NC CIP: 52.0701
Day, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 4 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Diversity in Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ETR 220 | Innovation and Creativity | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ETR 240 | Funding for Entrepreneurs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Public Speaking (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Introduction to Ethics (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 255 | Org Behavior in Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ETR 230 | Entrepreneur Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 240 | International NGOs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 111 | Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Prin of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Prin of Macroeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 245 | Entrepreneurship II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 232 | Social Media Marketing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 230 | Social Innovation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Sociology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
A25490