Entrepreneurship
A.A.S.Â
Program Information
Career Community: Business
Degree Type: A.A.S.
Program Location: Main Campus
What is Entrepreneurship Concentration: Business A.A.S.?
EXPECTED HOURS FOR A.A.S. DEGREE: 60
The Entrepreneurship Concentration: Business, A.A.S. is for individuals who want the knowledge and skills to become an entrepreneur in today’s changing job market. The students will receive instruction in the areas of entrepreneurial planning, managing, marketing, accounting and supervising. This concentration will prepare students to enter the business environment as small business owners and managers.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the coursework toward the bachelor’s degree.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of these programs, students will be able to do the following:
- Describe the process of starting a small business, including the development of an effective business plan.
- Discuss various financing options, risk management options, global opportunities, and exit strategies.
- Describe the process of managing human resources and the key issues in managing the firm’s assets.
TN Promise Scholarship
TN Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program.
Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree
- ACCT 1010 – Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
- BUSN 1305 – Introduction to Business (3 credits)
- ENGL 1010 – English Composition I (3 credits)
- GEN 1010 – First Year Seminar (3 credits)
- INFS 1010 – Computer Applications (3 credits)
- ACCT 1020 – Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
- BUSN 1310 – Business Communications (3 credits)
- BUSN 1320 – Business Calculations (3 credits)
- BUSN 1330 – Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 – Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
- BUSN 2330 – Principles of Management (3 credits)
- BUSN 2380 – Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- COMM 2025 – Fundamentals of Communication (3 credits)
- ENTR 2310 – Entrepreneurship Planning (3 credits)
- Choose one (3 credits):
- ECON 2100 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- ECON 2200 – Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
- BUSN 2320 – Business Finance (3 credits)
- BUSN 2350 – Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- BUSN 2370 – Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
- ENTR 2320 – Entrepreneurship Capstone (3 credits)
- Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Every quality business program worldwide is accredited. Click here for public information about the program.
Business Department Mission Statement:
The business department empowers future leaders through exceptional business education, with a focus on fostering innovation, ethics, and leaderships skills. Our mission includes a commitment to continuous assessment, ensuring students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success.
Program Results:
