This completion track is designed for students with an Associate Degree who want to move into venture planning, startup finance, and innovation coursework. Students build on foundational business knowledge to explore how new ventures are shaped, funded, and grown.
Delivered in a flexible one-year format, the program lets transfer credit apply toward the 84 required credit hours while a capstone bridge project guides students through developing an original venture concept. Graduates are prepared to launch new ventures or take on early-stage business roles.
BA 031Introduction to Business
Surveying the core functions, structures, and environments that shape modern business organizations.
- Forms of business ownership and structure
- Functional areas: marketing, finance, operations
- Business environment and stakeholder relationships
BA 064Marketing Essentials
Covering the fundamental concepts and tools used to identify markets and reach customers.
- Market segmentation and targeting
- The marketing mix: product, price, place, promotion
- Consumer behavior and buying decisions
BA 226Business Communication
Building the writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills required in professional settings.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Cross-cultural and team communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
Introducing the principles of financial recordkeeping and the preparation of core accounting statements.
- The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Interpreting financial statements for decision-making
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Exploring the fundamentals of financial management, valuation, and investment decision-making.
- Time value of money concepts
- Risk and return fundamentals
- Sources of business financing
BA 686Management & Administration
Examining the principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within organizations.
- Functions and levels of management
- Organizational structure and design
- Leadership styles and administrative practices
BA 707E-Business
Analyzing how digital technologies reshape commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce models and platforms
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Security and ethics in online business
BA 785Human Resources
Covering the essential practices used to recruit, develop, and manage an organization's workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Training, development, and performance management
- Employee relations and compliance basics
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
MGT 089Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Introducing the entrepreneurial mindset and the process of identifying and evaluating new venture opportunities.
- Traits and mindset of successful entrepreneurs
- Opportunity recognition and evaluation
- Overview of the venture creation process
ENT 155Introduction to Entrepreneurial Finance
Covering the financial fundamentals entrepreneurs need to fund and manage a new venture.
- Startup capital requirements and sources
- Basic financial statements for new ventures
- Break-even and cash flow analysis
ENT 429Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
Examining how new ventures are launched, structured, and grown from initial concept to market entry.
- Business model design for new ventures
- Legal structures and startup formation
- Go-to-market strategy for new ventures
ENT 446Entrepreneurial Management in a Turnaround Environment
Exploring the leadership and management strategies entrepreneurs use to revive struggling ventures.
- Diagnosing causes of business decline
- Restructuring and turnaround planning
- Leading teams through organizational change
ENT 504Entrepreneurs in Innovation
Studying how entrepreneurs drive innovation and bring new products, services, and processes to market.
- Innovation strategy and idea generation
- Prototyping and testing new concepts
- Managing risk in innovative ventures
ENT 662Introduction to Small Business Management
Introducing the core management practices needed to operate and sustain a small business.
- Daily operations of a small business
- Marketing and customer retention on a budget
- Managing cash flow and small business finances
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Submit Your Application
Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.
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