<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>In the Entrepreneurship concentration of Purdue Global's Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration program, you could take classes to build your knowledge of starting, managing, and maintaining your own business. Class topics include strategies in sales promotions, advertising, and marketing; brand image development; operational planning methods; decision-making processes; and techniques for drawing and retaining customers. The core curriculum addresses management tools and resources, organizational structure, the accounting cycle, corporate financial planning, key marketing concepts, and business math. In the capstone, you could draw on your understanding of all concepts covered in your studies to complete an integrative project. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have a strong entrepreneurial inclination and possess exceptional finance, communication, and leadership skills, as entrepreneurs must create budgets, manage staff, and communicate with employees, customers, and vendors. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To earn the AAS degree in Business Administration: Entrepreneurship, you must complete a total of 90 quarter credits. The majority of this is earned in the 45-quarter-credit major curriculum; you must also take 20 quarter credits in the concentration area, 15 quarter credits in core classes, and 10 quarter credits in electives. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CM107</td><td> College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>CM220</td><td> College Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>MM150 <br /> <br /> MM212</td><td>Survey of Mathematics <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> College Algebra</td></tr> </table><p><u>Major Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>AC114</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>AC116</td><td> Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>BU224</td><td> Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>CS113</td><td> Academic Strategies for the Business Professional</td></tr> <tr><td>MM255</td><td> Business Math and Statistical Measures</td></tr> <tr><td>MT140</td><td> Introduction to Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MT217</td><td> Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>MT219</td><td> Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>MT299</td><td> Associate's Capstone in Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Open Elective Requirements</u> </p> <p>Choose a total of 10 credits in open electives </p> <p><u>Entrepreneurship Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MT202</td><td> Building Customer Sales and Loyalty</td></tr> <tr><td>MT207</td><td> Starting a Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MT209</td><td> Small Business Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MT221</td><td> Customer Service</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration - Entrepreneurship program could lead you to start your own online or storefront business, or possibly explore mid-management positions to further build your understanding of business operations and managerial responsibilities. You might take on roles in human resources, customer service, finance, accounting, or office operations to gain experience in a particular area of business operations. </p> <p>Some careers to consider include: </p> <ul><li>Bookkeeper </li><li>Administrative assistant </li><li>Customer service supervisor </li><li>Human resources specialist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>While the AAS - Business Administration: Entrepreneurship program could help you develop fundamental skills, you might expand your skillset and knowledge by pursuing bachelor's degree studies. Four-year degree programs could give you the opportunity to learn more about business innovation, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, global business operations, resource management, and business information systems. </p> <p>Below are examples of bachelor's degree programs you might enroll in: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business: Management/Entrepreneurship </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Business Development</li></ul>