Associate of Science - Business & Entrepreneurial Studies

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 60

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

The curriculum for an AS in Business & Entrepreneurial Studies enables the student to prepare for entry-level positions in a variety of professional areas including accounting, business computer programming and entry-level management positions.

The program of study emphasizes liberal arts as well as professional studies. In addition, the curriculum facilitates transition to UMM’s baccalaureate programs for those students who decide to further their studies or seek higher credentials.

General Requirements

To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 60 credits and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.

English/Liberal Arts Requirements - 12 credits

ENG 101 - Composition & Presentation I Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
ENG 114 - Topics in World Literature Credits: 3
ENG 117 - Introduction to Literature and Ethics Credits: 3
Complete 6 credits of Liberal Arts electives from two of the following areas:
- Art
- Creative Writing
- History
- Music
- Scientific Inquiry
- Theatre
- Foreign Language

Social Science Requirement - 3 credits

PSY 110 - Intro to Psychology Credits: 3 (recommended)
or
SOC 114 - Intro to Sociology Credits: 3

Quantitative Literacy - 3 credits

• MAT course at or above the 100-level

Business Requirements - 24 credits

ACC 201 - Financial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 106 - Intro to Personal & Business Finance Credits: 3
BUS 111 - Introduction to Business & Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
BUS 212 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 221 - Business Law I Credits: 3
ECO *** - Economics elective Credits: 3
MAN 302 - Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
MAR 101 - Marketing & Entrepreneurship Credits: 3

Business Electives - 15 credits

Select 15 credits from Marketing (MAR), Management (MAN), Accounting (ACC), Business (BUS) or Economics (ECO)

General Electives - 3 credits

Electives to bring total to 60 credits