Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration* in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship program is designed to examine concepts such as accounting, critical thinking and decision-making, finance, business law, management, marketing, organization behavior, research and evaluation, and technology. Students also have the chance to learn about small business planning, financial management, and integrated business topics on entrepreneurship and small business management. Students can choose to develop their skills with in the concentration by studying advanced concepts in small business marketing, leadership, family business management, operations management, and business law for entrepreneurs. This program is available at University of Phoenix campuses and online.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have an interest in learning theories and practical skills for working in organizational settings. You may have a desire to become your own boss or work in a small business environment. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This bachelor's degree program requires the completion of 120 credit hours, 18 of which are concentration area credits. Kansas students must complete a total of 124 credit hours.

Business foundation courses

• GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
• BCOM 275: Business Communications and Critical Thinking
• BIS 220: Introduction to Computer Applications and Systems
• MGT 230: Management Theory and Practice
• ACC 290: Principles of Accounting I
• ACC 291: Principles of Accounting II
• RES 351: Business Research
• ETH 316: Ethics and Social Responsibility
• MGT 311: Organizational Development
• ECO 372: Principles of Macroeconomics
• LAW 421: Contemporary Business Law
• ECO 365: Principles of Microeconomics
• FIN 370: Finance for Business
• MKT 421: Marketing
• QNT 351: Quantitative Analysis for Business
• BUS 475: Integrated Business Topics

Small business concentration courses

• MGT 401: The Small Business: Structure, Planing and Funding
• MGT 418: Evaluating New Business Opportunities
• FIN 375: Financial Management in Small Business
• MKT 431: Small Business Marketing
• MGT 465: Small Business and Entrepreneurial Planning

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship program could pursue a related master's degree. Earning a higher-level degree could provide you with advanced knowledge of the field and stronger business and leadership skills. It could also allow for a wider variety of work options.

Individuals who want to continue their education could work toward a:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Management
• Master of Management with a specialization in Human Resources Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).

*Maryland residents completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship.