Business Management / Entrepreneurship
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Advisor: Marilyn Besich & Teri Dwyer

The Business Management/ Entrepreneurship program of study is designed to prepare students for employment in management positions in small business enterprises or to create and operate their own small business enterprises.

Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:

• Utilize mathematical concepts and theories to analyze the viability of a business and to use those concepts and theories in the decision making process;
  
  
• Develop an understanding of societies and cultures and use that understanding to implement business practices reflecting the diversity of customers and employers;
  
  
• Incorporate social science theories and constructs from the fields of psychology and sociology into the application of management theories;
  
  
• Analyze the legal requirements and ethical implications of business decisions and how such decisions affect the business, community and society;
  
  
• Utilize computer hardware and software to effectively manage information;
  
  
• Analyze the feasibility of a business opportunity through development of a business plan; and
  
  
• Utilize oral, written and listening skills to demonstrate an understanding of business practices and theories and effectively interact with others.
  
  
  

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Tuition and Fees	$5999
Application Fee	$30
Books/Supplies	$2700
TOTAL:	$8729

Fall Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	101	Accounting Procedures I	3+
BUS	106	Introduction to Business	3+
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3+
CIT	110	Introduction to Computers	3+
ENGL	121**	Composition I	3+
OO	107	Keyboarding Basics	3+
		SUBTOTAL	18

 

Spring Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	102*	Accounting Procedures II	3+
ACCT	190*	Payroll Accounting	3+
BUS	230*	Management	3+
BUS	235*	Marketing3+	3+
CIT	120*	Internet Essentials	2+
MATH	104**	Business Math	4+
		SUBTOTAL	18

 

Fall Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	221*	Financial Accounting	3+
BUS	255*	Legal Environment	3+
CIT	220*	Electronic Spreadsheets	3+
MATH	108**	Algebra for College Students OR
MATH	130**	Precalculus Algebra	4+
		Electives	3+
		SUBTOTAL	16

 

Spring Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	222*	Managerial Accounting	3+
BUS	240*	Advertising	3+
BUS	260*	Entrepreneurship	3+
ENGL	228*	Strategies of Bus Comm	3+
OO	220	Preparing Resumes OR
OO	221	Interviewing for Jobs	1+
		Electives	3+
		SUBTOTAL	16

Suggested Electives

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	224*	Computerized Accounting	3
BUS	249	Global Marketing	3
CIT	140*	Presentation Fundamentals	1
CIT	205*	Database Management I	3
CIT	229*	Web Page Construction	3
CIT	231*	Web Page Design	3
CIT	250*	Web Page Programming	3
CIT	280*	Desktop Publishing	3

Other electives may be selected with advisor’s prior approval.

This program has a transfer articulation agreement with Montana State University - Northern.

Total Program Credits: 68~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment