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Entrepreneurship
(A.A.S)
Online
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What is an Entrepreneur?
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Not everyone has what it takes to own
their own business. Aside from technical business skills, successful
entrepreneurs require a certain set of personality characteristics
successfully manage a small business. You could have a great deal of
entrepreneurial talent and not even know it. A career as a small
business owner could be the right choice if you:
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Are an independent
self-starter,
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Are innovative and creative,
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Have the confidence to make
decision,
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Are willing to take calculated
risks,
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Are able to adapt to new situations
and circumstances,
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Have a strong work ethic,
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Can set and achieve goals,
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Possess self discipline, leadership
ability, and organizations skills
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Student Goals
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- Develop an understanding of the risks
and rewards associated with small business management.
- Learn the fundamental customer service
skills that are integral to small business success.
- Develop fundamental management skills
to increase business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Gain a "real-world" understanding of
the issues facing small business in today's economy.
- A business plan will be the end result
of completing the entrepreneurship program.
- Students will complete a study of
leadership techniques.
- Students will develop and appreciation
of learning as a life-long pursuit.
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Opportunities in
Entrepreneurship
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The Entrepreneurship program is designed
for men and women preparing for careers as a small business owner or
as an employee of a small business. The course offerings are
designed to provide a broad range of general business knowledge as
specific specialized skills.
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Associate in Applied
Science
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An AAS Degree in Entrepreneuship
provides the graduate necessary skills for starting and operating a
small business. It is directed at the potential or current
entrepreneur, on who chooses to open and manage a business, and to
persons who serve as employees of small business.
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Associate in Applied
Science Curriculum
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15
General Education Credits
including:
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1. One class from each of the following
two areas:
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Communications
- Math or Science
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2. One class from three of the following
four areas:
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Humanities
- Social Science
- Computer Technology
- Wellness
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16
Credits Complete in Residence
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2.0
(C
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Completion of core courses and option
requirements.
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62 Total Credits
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Program Course Requirements
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ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I
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ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II
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ACCT 215 Business in the Legal Environment
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BADM 201 Principles of Marketing
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BADM 202 Principles of Management
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BOTE 210 Business Communications
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ENTR 170 Intro to Entrepreneurship
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ENTR 224 Small Business Finance
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ENTR 234 Customer Service for Small Enterprises
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ENTR 285 Small BUsiness Strategy & Implement.
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Suggested Major
Courses
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BADM 260 Principles of
Retailing
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3
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BUSN 120 Fundamentals of Business
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3
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CIS 105 Microcomoputer Spreadsheets-Excel
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CIS 115 Introduction to the Internet
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CIS 180 Creating Web Pages
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| CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers
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ECON 201 Principles of
Microeconomics
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ECON 202 Principles of
Macroeconomics
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3
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ENTR 236 Global
Entrepreneurship
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2
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ENTR 299 Special Topics in
Entrepreneurship
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Contact Distance Education for more
information
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Williston State College -
1-888-863-9455
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Wanda Meyer
| Maeve MacSteves
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Director for Distance Education
| Coordinator for Entrepreneurhsip Program
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(701) 774-4231
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