Entrepreneurial Studies Major

Entrepreneurial Studies Mission Statement:

The mission of the Entrepreneurial Studies Associate of Science degree program is to provide an application-based curriculum for students who have intentions to start a small business, expand a family business, develop new ideas within an established corporation (intrapreneurship), or continue their education at an accredited four-year institution.

Entrepreneurial Studies Vision Statement:

To be recognized as a transformational leader in offering an accredited two-year program in entrepreneurial studies.

Entrepreneurial Studies Goals:

• Assist students in the exploration of entrepreneurship as a viable career option.
• Move theory to practice by example and practical application of skill sets needed to translate students' specific career-focus into creative entrepreneurial expression.
• Create an environment conducive to innovative thought and entrepreneurial creativity.
• Cultivate the understanding of critical decision-making tools needed for the creation of a small business.
• Prepare students to produce a workable/executable business plan.
• Increase knowledge and understanding of the importance of small business in America today specifically as related to job creation and economic development

Entrepreneurial Studies Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate effectively in business environments
• Utilize relevant business software and online business resources
• Develop and critique a business plan
• Understand financing options for entrepreneurial ventures
• Apply each required course’s theory to real world scenarios
• Review the relevance of social media within the business context
• Analyze internal and external business reports, e.g., income and cash flow statements of financial statements
• Identify, analyze and evaluate common and competing interests of business stakeholders including customers, suppliers, business owners, investors and global markets

Program outline is available here.

Where Are Our Graduates Now?