Entrepreneurship and Small Business
A.A. Degree Entrepreneurship · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to grow and sustain an existing business.
- 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 |
| orENTR 100 | Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Business Writing for Social Media | 1 | |
| ENTR 130 | Business Writing for Social Media | 1 |
| orMKTG 130 | Business Writing for Social Media | 1 |
| Principles of Management | 3 | |
| BUS 120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| orMGMT 120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 | |
| BUS 127 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| orMKTG 127 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
| orMGMT 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 |
| orBUS 125 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| orENTR 111 | Entrepreneur/Business Case Study | 3 |
| orMKTG 111 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| orMGMT 111 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| orMKTG 113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 26 | |