Entrepreneurship, Associate of General Studies (AGS)
Locations: Gonzales, Online
The Entrepreneurship Concentration is specifically designed for students who want the necessary business skills to become a successful entrepreneur. In addition to courses in key business areas of accounting, economics, computer technology and software, and management, the curriculum includes courses specific to the skills needed for successful launch and longevity of a business: entrepreneurial finance, digital marketing, and small business management.
Curriculum
Program of Study – Suggested Sequence of Courses
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| General Education, Social Science - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| BUSN 1003 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1103 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CPTR 1013 | Intro to Computer Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1023 | English Composition II (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| ACCT 2113 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 2203 | Software Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 2103 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| General Education, Natural Science - Select any BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, PHSC, or PHYS | 3 | |
| General Education, Humanities - Select any HIST; PHIL 1013 or PHIL 2013; RELS 2213; or any 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) | 3 | |
| ACCT 2213 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 2223 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Statistics I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| General Education, Social Science - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| General Education, Fine Arts - Select any ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
| General Education, Natural Science Select one of the following: BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, PHSC, or PHYS | 3 | |
| BUSN 2403 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 2803 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Additional Academic Awards
Customer Service Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1003 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1103 | Customer Service 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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Upon successful completion of BUSN 1103 Customer Service, students are eligible to take the National Retail Federation Foundation exam for earning the Customer Service and Sales industry-based certification (IBC).
ENTREPRENEURSHIP certificate of technical studies (CTs)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2113 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2213 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 1003 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1103 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSN 2203 | Software Applications | 3 |
| BUSN 2223 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2403 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 2803 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| CPTR 1013 | Intro to Computer Technology | 3 |
| MATH 2303 | Statistics I | 3 |
| MGMT 2103 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Deliver effective business communications.
- Describe various management techniques, organizational structures, and concepts.
- Develop comprehensive business plans that outline vision, mission, target market analysis, strategies, and financial forecasts.
- Analyze financial statements, budgets, and funding options to make informed financial decisions and secure financing for entrepreneurial ventures.
- Apply managerial accounting techniques.
- Create effective marketing strategies using various channels, including digital marketing, to promote products or services and enhance brand awareness in competitive markets.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify business challenges, develop innovative solutions, and adapt to changing market conditions, fostering resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship.