Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, BS
Program Description
The entrepreneurship major is designed to develop students’ skills so that they are both confident and competent in analyzing new business ideas; refining a vision of a new business into the kind of business plan lenders and investors are likely to approve; and, translating the business plan into the start-up, launch, daily management, and growth and exit strategies most relevant and feasible for a small business venture. The entrepreneurship major also prepares students for working within a small, entrepreneurial firm, as an employee with specific business skills tailored to the needs of the smaller firm. The study of entrepreneurship includes classes in marketing, accounting, management, and entrepreneurship, and requires an internship placement in a small firm or as an advisor to a small firm. These courses, along with the common professional business core courses, will provide students with the knowledge, training, and practical experience required to become successful small business owners, counselors, and employees.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Business Plan Development – Develop a sound and viable business plan for a new venture.
- Human Resource Development – Explain tools to motivate and retain workers in a small firm.
- Pitch Deck – Present a professional-level PowerPoint presentation to the class.
- Pro Forma Financial Statements – Develop pro forma balance sheet and income statement.
- Business Knowledge – Apply knowledge of business core subjects.
- Professional Skills – Apply professional-level skills in research, communication, critical thinking, and business ethics.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Professional Component | ||
| ACTG 132 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| ACTG 133 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| BUSN 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 211 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSN 231 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 350 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 403 | Business, Government & Society | 3 |
| BUSN 466 | Business Policy | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 |
| FINC 341 | Managerial Finance | 4 |
| MGMT 280 | Intro Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Management Concepts & Apps | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Operations/Business Analytics | 3 |
| MRKT 281 | Marketing Principles/ Strategy | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BUSN 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| BUSN 399 | Internship in | 3 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 21 credits, from three disciplines, from the following: | 21 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Competing-Global Marketplace | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Principles of Leadership | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Employee Training/Development | ||
| Principles of Selling | ||
| Services Marketing | ||
| Advertising Theory/Practice | ||
| Retail Management | ||
| Free Electives 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 76 | |
- 1
Free Electives to reach 124 credits
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.