Starting and operating a new business takes effort and often involves considerable
risk. This emphasis provides any potential entrepreneur with an understanding of
the startup process and the stages of growing a new venture. Coupled with practical
tools, such as the development of business and marketing plans, this knowledge
will reduce many of the possible risks. The program is designed to provide
business students with mentoring and “real world” experiences of running a
business. Particular attention is paid to providing managerial skills that are
important for the successful performance and growth of a new venture.
Entrepreneurs will become aware of legal issues, financing difficulties, and
organizational issues faced when developing a business. Faculty will provide
students with research abilities/experiences that will allow them to develop a
network of professionals who can provide capital sources and mentoring services.
In fact, this curriculum has three levels: 1) individualized assistance in deciding on a
specific venture, 2) an opportunity to “try” the business in a virtual small business
world environment, and 3) a cooperative education experience working with a small
business manager/consultant. This AAS degree is intended to deliver to the
students the excitement and fulfillment that goes with starting a new venture while
providing them with the tools for its success.
Prospective Students
Below you'll find the current Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence.
Currently Enrolled Students
Links in the charts below may be useful to you in determining course availability. However, for your specific program requirements, please see the appropriate GBC Catalog, which may differ from the following. If in doubt, confer with your adviser.
Program Requirements
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Graduates of the AAS degree in Entrepreneurship will have the knowledge and
skills to:
- Apply effective human relations and communications skills.
- Develop an idea for a small business into a quality, workable business plan.
- Understand venture capitalization, management issues, and marketing problems related to starting a small business.
- Experience first-hand running a business in a virtual environment.
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Suggested Course Sequence
| NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence for each student. |
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