# Entrepreneurship (A.S.)

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business and Entrepreneurship

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/business-and-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-as/

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Entrepreneurship degree provides students with the mindset, decision-making skills, confidence, and relationships necessary to turn ideas into market-ready products, services, businesses, or ventures. Stackable Entrepreneurship Certificates are embedded into the program.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
2.  Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
3.  Develop a business plan.

**Degree Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses** | |  |
| ACCT-120 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-127 | Introduction to Accounting with Quickbooks | 3 |
| BUSI-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSI-104 | Business Planning | 3 |
| BUSI-105 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI-142 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSI-144 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSI-251 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI-252 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| BUSI-297 | Personal Money Management | 3 |
| COMS-165 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics |  |
| **Total Units** | | **39** |

_To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the_ _NVC General Education_ _pattern and the_ _Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement_ _to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met._