Entrepreneurship
Associate in Science Business · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The objective of the A.S. Degree in Entrepreneurship is to help students obtain the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Both theoretical concepts and application of theory will be provided. The program will prepare students to start and operate a business by helping them to develop innovative ideas, evaluate business opportunities, write a business plan for a business startup, and promote an existing business. Students will develop an understanding of the complex tasks faced by individuals starting and sustaining a small business.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Entrepreneurship will:
- Recall significant entrepreneurship issues, theories and applications.
- Apply entrepreneurship principles to produce work-based learning projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions on assignments and class activities.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 36 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (36 units): | 36 | |
| ACCT 105 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 103 | Advertising | 3 |
| BUS 106 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 390 | Business Entrepreneurship Law | 3 |
| CBOT 337 | Presentation Design - PowerPoint | 3 |
| ENTR 101 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| CBOT 333 | Business Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| ENTR 102 | Entrepreneurship Projects | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 36 | |