# Entrepreneurship and Small Business (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Entrepreneurship

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Program Code: SAC.ENTSB.AA

Program Control Number: 08692

##### Former Title: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The associate degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the process to become an entrepreneur. It is designed for those who have thought about starting their own ventures, as well as for those new to business. You will learn to develop and commercialize ideas for new ventures. Small business owners learn to develop resources to be more profitable and sustainable. Classes are practical and hands on providing real-world exposure to cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurship.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to grow and sustain an existing business.
2.  Students will be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge to start their own businesses as an entrepreneur.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Requirements (23 Units)** | | 23 |
| BUS 170 | Principles of Small Business Management | 3 |
| ENTR 105 | Social Media and Digital Marketing Strategies | 3 |
| ACCT 120 | QuickBooks Online | 4 |
| **Fundamentals Courses** | | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
| or ENTR 100 | Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| **Business Writing for Social Media** | | 1 |
| ENTR 130 | Business Writing for Social Media | 1 |
| or MKTG 130 | Business Writing for Social Media | 1 |
| **Principles of Management** | | 3 |
| BUS 120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| or MGMT 120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| **Introduction to E-Commerce** | | 3 |
| BUS 127 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| or MKTG 127 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| **Communications** | | 3 |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
| or MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| **Elective Courses: Select one of the following courses** | | 3 |
| **Electives** | | 3 |
| BUS 106 | Culture and International Business - Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands | 3 |
| or BUS 125 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| or ENTR 111 | Entrepreneur/Business Case Study | 3 |
| or MKTG 111 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| or MGMT 111 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| or MKTG 113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| **Total** | | **26** |