CONTACT
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Department of Management and Business Innovation
718-960-8298
Carman Hall, Room 377Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admissions: Undergraduate
Email
718-960-8713
Old Gym Building, Room 102A (Exterior Entrance)Office Hours
Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA):
Entrepreneurship
Total Credits: 122
About the Program
The BBA program equips students with the necessary managerial skills to function in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The career infused degree map allows students to commit to their career exploration by aligning coursework with career readiness milestones.
Degree Map
Freshman
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 111 - English Composition I |
| 3 | ECO 166 - Introduction of Macroeconomics |
| 3 | MAT 126 - Quantitative Reasoning |
| 3 | Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues |
| 3 | LEH 250 - First-year Seminar |
| 15 | Total Credits for semester |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Activate your Handshake Account with CEDC to begin exploring career resources and opportunities available through your college’s career center.
- Create a resume to begin documenting your achievements. Review samples for your major on Handshake Document Library
- Join the Entrepreneurship Club on campus to network with your peers and learn about the industry. Also explore honor society options on campus.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 121 - English Composition II |
| 3 | Flexible Core U.S. Experience in Its Diversity |
| 4 | MAT 132 - Introduction to Statistic OR MAT 171 - Elements of Precalculus OR MAT 172 - Precalculus OR MAT 174 - Elements of Calculus OR MAT 175 - Calculus 1 |
| 3 | Flexible Core Creative Expression |
| 3 | ECO 167 - Introduction to Microeconomics |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Create a LinkedIn account to establish your professional presence online.
- Explore career paths in Entrepreneurship and take the Focus 2 Career Assessment. Code Lightning
- Create a draft cover letter you can use to apply to internships and pipeline programs.
- Begin exploring early pipeline & career pathway programs like (Basta Fellow, Project Destined & NYCEDC Founder Fellowship, Future Founders, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator)
Sophomore
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Flexible Core Scientific World |
| 3 | ACC 171 - Principles of Accounting I |
| 3 | BBA 204 - Principles of Management |
| 3 | ECO 302 - Economic and Business Statistics |
| 1 | CED 201: Business Career Exploration: Self-Assessment, Discovery and Preparation |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Utilize the Small Business Development Center on campus to start or grow your business. Attend the Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups NYC Chapter to learn how entrepreneurs pitch their businesses & gain valuable insights.
- Identify a Mentor with whom you can check-in periodically (The City Tutors, Streetwise Partners, SEO).
- Update your resume with any new achievements
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Required Core Life and Physical Sciences |
| 3 | ACC 272 - Principles pf Accounting II |
| 3 | ENW 300 - Business Writing |
| 3 | BBA 400 - Business Analytics |
| 15 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Schedule a meeting with an internship Specialist to explore internship opportunities.
- Participate in case competitions to develop essential entrepreneurship skills. (L’oreal Brainstorm Competition, NY Business Plan Competition, Lehman Blackstone Launchpad, Shark Tank of Wellness, Venture Well E-Team Accelerator Program)
- Identify skills/certificates outside of the classroom (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, CUNY Upskilling) to complete
Junior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | BBA 313 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship |
| 3 | BBA 207 - Principles of Finance |
| 3 | LEH 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 (must have earned 45 credits or declared your major) |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course I |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Apply for internships that provide hands-on experience in Entrepreneurship. (Lehman SBIP, CUNY Career Launch & Spring Forward)
- Prepare for entrepreneurship interviews with a mock interview from your Career Specialist. Participate in the NASA Technology Transfer T2U program built into BBA 313.
- Research graduate school or the Certificate in Entrepreneurship if considering further education.
- Take FREE instructor-led MS Office Workshops with the Lehman IT Center.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Any Area |
| 1 | CED 301 - Business Career Goals, Networking and Strategies |
| 3 | BBA 314 - Small Business Management |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course II |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course III |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Take up a leadership role in the Entrepreneurship Club on campus and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization.
- Engage in LEAP on Suitable and other Experimental Learning Opportunities to explore career paths in entrepreneurship.
- Work in at least one Entrepreneurship internship position by the end of the summer, after your Junior year.
- Subscribe to the New York Jobs CEO Council and CUNY Weekly Newsletter for exclusive opportunities, events, and career resources on Handshake and Forage
Senior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | BBA 407 - Strategic Management |
| 3 | BBA 207 - Principles of Finance or BBA 332 Marketing Management or BBA 336 - Business Law I |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course IV |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Meet with your Career Specialist for job search preparation. Finalize your professional resume, cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
- Participate in industry events and webinars with the U.S Small Business Administration and apply to pitch at the 1 million Cups.
- If applicable, complete the process for applying to graduate school.
- Apply for career related roles. Record your progress and remember to follow-up on your applications
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | PHI 330 - Business Ethics |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 2 | Elective |
| 14 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend Entrepreneurship networking events, Spring Career & Internship Fair, alumni panel and industry events to connect with recruiters.
- Continue to apply for career-related roles on Handshake and targeted resources provided by your Career Specialist.
- If appropriate, complete the process of applying to graduate school.
- Be sure to explore the CUNY Alumni website for valuable resources!
- Explore resources on the Learning Platform with the Small Business Administration to learn about entrepreneurship.
- Complete the Cap and Gown Survey in CUNYFirst.
CONTACT
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Department of Management and Business Innovation
718-960-8298
Carman Hall, Room 377Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admissions: Undergraduate
Email
718-960-8713
Old Gym Building, Room 102A (Exterior Entrance)Office Hours
Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - See all contacts
