Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Associate of Arts Degree
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The small business sector is one of the fastest growing in the nation’s economy. With an ever-increasing number of adults today self-employed, many people either work for a small business or plan to start one of their own. Coastline’s entrepreneurship program can help prospective entrepreneurs launch new ventures or, if you are an entrepreneur who already has your business established, you can strengthen your managerial and business skills to grow your business.
You will learn the fundamentals of starting and operating your own business. The program includes basic business skills as well as specific courses in starting and managing a business. Course work covers evaluating a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, planning advertising and sales promotions, marketing a product or service, and managing the finances for the entrepreneurial company.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Effectively communicate solutions to business problems, using appropriate language and tools and demonstrating understanding of business terms and concepts.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
- Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing global environment.
Associate Degree Requirements
Unit Requirement
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.
*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.
Program of Study
Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Academic/Career/Certificate Programs section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
General Education
Complete one of the three General Education options below:
Option 1 — Coastline General Education: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.
Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement
Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Students will complete all of the following: | ||
| BUS C150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUS C170 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance | 3 |
| BUS C180 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Plan | 3 |
| BUS C222 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations and Management | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Organization and Management | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| ACCT for Non-Financial Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Law/Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| E-Commerce: Strategic Thinking and Management | ||
| Total for Major | 21 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units for Major Preparation | 21 |
| Degree Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |