BUS 104 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Credits: 3

Advisory: ENGL C1000
Description: Students will be empowered to create their own business plan. The core concepts of business design is the development of knowledge and hands-on experience to financial growth. Entrepreneurs in the 21st Century are leaders who are willing to take initiative, taking advantage of market opportunities by planning, organizing, and deploying resources, and utilizing innovation to create new or improving existing products or services. Students in this discipline will augment their potential for becoming significant contributors to the local, statewide, and national economy, creating new opportunities, while creating innovation and economic growth. Emphasis is placed on key areas of entrepreneurship: (1) attitudes, behaviors, and skill sets that make entrepreneurs successful; (2) validation, and execution of business opportunities; and (3) examining the strategy and outline to ensure there is a successful project-learning experience.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset and relate them to their personal and professional growth.
Classify the characteristics of an entrepreneur and provide examples of their role in economic growth.
Demonstrate skill in exploring and researching career possibilities that will identify occupational fields of interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and /or academic programs that fit your interest.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3