Entrepreneurship Diploma (D25490)

The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners.

Course work includes developing a student’s ability to make informed decisions as future business owners. Courses include entrepreneurial concepts learned in innovation and creativity, banking principles, and marketing.

Through these skills, students will have a sound education base in entrepreneurship for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared to be self-employed and open their own businesses.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACC 120Prin of Financial Acct
3
2

4

AIB/BAF 110Principles of Banking
3
0

3

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3
0

3

BUS 125Personal Finance
3
0

3

BUS 137Principles of Management
3
0

3

BUS 280REAL Small Business
4
0

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

ETR 210Intro to Entrepreneurship
3
0

3

ETR 220Innovation and Creativity
3
0

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3
0

3

Total Major Hours: 32

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACC 120Prin of Financial Acct
3
2

4

AIB/BAF 110Principles of Banking
3
0

3

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3
0

3

BUS 125Personal Finance
3
0

3

BUS 137Principles of Management
3
0

3

ETR 210Intro to Entrepreneurship
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
18
2
19

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BUS 280REAL Small Business
4
0

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

ETR 220Innovation and Creativity
3
0

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
18
2
19

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38