Business Management - Small Business Entrepreneurship
Program Number: 10-102-3
School Year: 2013-2014
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
FLEx Degree
Program Description
The Business Management program is designed for individuals who are seeking an entry-level, business-related position, pursuing self-employment or seeking a job change or advancement. Students receive a broad background in business fundamentals with specific skills in managing operations, marketing, accounting, supervision and computer software applications. Teamwork, problem solving, communication skills and ethical behavior are emphasized as well.
Emphasis Description
The Small Business Entrepreneurship emphasis is designed for people interested in exploring the components of small business start-up and operation. Coursework provides new and existing entrepreneurs hands-on training in the areas of business planning, financing, marketing, customer service, financial management and business communications. You can also consider:
- Management and Supervision Emphasis
- Marketing Emphasis
Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$14,975 $96,193
Approximate Costs
- $122.20 per credit (resident)
- $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Program Outcomes
- Plan the operations of a business across functional areas.
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Control business processes.
- Apply problem-solving concepts in a team environment.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates may find employment as an operations assistant or a management trainee in private businesses, public entities or nonprofit organizations.
Entrance Scores
| Assessment Area | ACT | ACCUPLACER |
|---|---|---|
| English/Sentence Skills | 16 | 76 |
| Reading/Reading Comprehension | 16 | 67 |
| Math/Arithmetic | 16 | 64 |
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
- Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
- Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.
Please visit the Admissions page for general information.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 102-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| 102-135 | Business Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| 101-184 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| 102-120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 104-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| 105-160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| 102-101 | Customer Service Essentials | 3 |
| 106-111 | Business Communications | 3 |
| 116-130 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 |
| 145-185 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| 101-134 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| 104-140 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
| 105-150 | Business Practice Firm | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 105-151 | International Business Practice Firm | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 105-152 | Business Practicum | 3 |
| 145-189 | Writing a Small Business Plan | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 69 | |
Exit Assessment
Successful completion of checklist/rubric is the exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.
Institutional Requirements
** The credits for 103-159 Computer Literacy-Microsoft Office and 890-101 College 101 are Institutional Requirements for graduation. Consequently, they are not part of the program credit requirements.
Academic Planner
- Business Management - Small Business Entrepreneurship, 2013-2014
- Business Management - Small Business Entrepreneurship, 2012-2013
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
