2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Entrepreneurship Associate of Science


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The Entrepreneurship programs are designed for students who wish to emphasize entrepreneurship in their community college business studies. They may complete the additional requirements for an Associate of Science degree in this area if they so wish. Entrepreneurial studies help prepare students who plan to seek a higher degree in business.

Completion of the Entrepreneurship programs provides students with critical knowledge and tools for planning and starting a new business. Completion demonstrates persistence, achievement, and may support job applications. The program provides valuable preparation in proven business practices and business ownership issues such, as market focus, measurements of success, and developing a clear and useful business plan.

Because some of the leading causes of failure in new businesses are poor risk management, lack of adequate capitalization, and mismanagement of resources, specific information is provided in these areas to help students make good decisions. The Entrepreneurship Certificate is also useful for members of the community who are planning or starting a new business. Some of these students might prefer to complete the shorter Entrepreneurship Occupational Skills Award.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Consider the major influences on small businesses and on starting and building businesses, including governmental, financial, human resource, and others when planning or building a new product, service, or business.
  • Make business decisions that consider the fundamentals of legal systems, and social, ethical, and political forces affecting the development and operation of businesses.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately in writing and orally.
  • Describe the functions of business in society including the major concepts related to business ownership and the factors that influence them; competition and marketing; and the systems, technologies, and operational controls through which business organizations operate.
  • Describe the entrepreneurial risks and challenges inherent in each major component of the entrepreneurial business.
  • Evaluate a product, service, or business in terms of a clearly defined  proposed target customer and the need that is being satisfied.
  • Research and develop a business plan for all aspects of the creation and, maintenance of a business.

Total Units for the Major: 23-28


Marketing and Communication Specialties: Any of the following courses not already used from above


Associate of Science Degree


Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science Degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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