Entrepreneurship to Business Administration
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Goldey-Beacom College.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Entrepreneurship is a unique curriculum designed by successful entrepreneurs to provide the tools needed to launch a business venture. The program offers students a solid business core with a focus on starting and managing a business. Graduates are prepared to transform their business ideas into commercial products and services. Additionally, graduates have the foundation to continue their education at the bachelor's degree level. Goldey-Beacom's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree gives students the opportunity to examine the ways society, culture, and technology intersect in today's global economy. The unique composition of the degree serves to broaden students horizons and provides an ideal combination of skills and knowledge to function effectively in a wide variety of business and not-for-profit arenas. An emphasis is placed on conceptual skills, interpersonal skills, and general management skills. This degree is ideal for the student who wishes to acquire skills for the world of business and management through an exploration of society and culture. Students completing this program see the global picture and possess the skills to effectively manage and lead.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Entrepreneurship (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship or | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Essentials of College Algebra or | 4 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 103 | Legal Issues for ENT | 3 |
| ENT 106 | Business Procedures | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Accounting I | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Third Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 211 | Business Start Up Design | 3 |
| MKT 212 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Oral Communications or | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communication | 3 |
| ENT 240 | Funding and Finance for ENT | 3 |
| MGT 212 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 220 | Leadership | 3 |
| ENT 225 | Entrepreneurial Experience* | 3 |
| ENT 285 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| MGT 231 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Elective** | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Business Administration (Bachelor's Degree - Goldey-Beacom College)
Fifth Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| COM 341 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| ITG 325 | Database Apps MS Access | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 136 | Precalculus | 3 |
| SOC 161 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ACC 207 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| MGT 310 | International Business Management | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 431 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ENG 485 | Presentation & Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 465 | Research Writing I | 3 |
| STA 326 | Applied Business Statistics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 486 | Presentation and Debate II | 3 |
| ENG 466 | Research Writing II | 3 |
| MGT 492 | Business Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| LAW 432 | Business Law II or | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Operations Management | 3 |
| FIN 333 | Financial Management | 3 |
| 15 | ||
* Students are required to attend one approved entrepreneurial conference.
** Students must choose one elective from the following: MKT 217, MIS 220, EBZ 220, and ACC 162.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course scheduling may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: 302-857-1710
Georgetown: 302-259-6665
Wilmington: 302-573-5428
Goldey-Beacom College
Jessica Fehnel, fehnel@gbc.edu; (302) 225-6270
Admissions: (302) 225-6248