Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management AAS
Start Something That Matters.
Launch your own business or help others grow theirs. Learn how to plan, promote, and manage a business, while gaining the skills that make you stand out anywhere.
Redefining What’s Possible – Right Here In The Bronx
Why Choose This Program?
This degree is designed for changemakers — people who want to create opportunities for themselves and their communities.
You’ll build real-world skills that prepare you to:
- Start a small business or side hustle
- Support local nonprofits and entrepreneurs
- Bring innovation and leadership to any job
- Prepare for transfer into a 4-year business or entrepreneurship program
Real-World Learning
As part of this program, you’ll work on micro-consulting projects with Bronx-based businesses and organizations. You’ll also have the option to complete a credit-bearing internship with faculty support and career guidance.
Program Description
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management AAS teaches you how to take an idea and turn it into something real.
You’ll study everything from finance and marketing to leadership and sustainability. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through internships and micro-consulting projects with local businesses — so you’re not just learning how to run a business, you’re actually doing it.
Learning Outcomes
By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to:
- Create and pitch a business plan from the ground up
- Analyze business costs, pricing, and profit potential
- Use tools like spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and online marketing platforms
- Communicate your ideas clearly and professionally
- Apply your skills in real business settings
- Understand how ethics, law, and sustainability shape business today
Career & Transfer Opportunities
With this degree, you’ll be ready to:
- Launch your own business or freelance service
- Work in entry-level business or marketing roles
- Support startups, community orgs, and family businesses
- Transfer into a CUNY/SUNY bachelor’s program in Business, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship
Example career paths include:
- Small Business Owner
- Marketing or Sales Assistant
- Operations Support Coordinator
- Business Development Trainee
- Digital Marketing Associate
Contact Us
Program Director:
Harini Mittal
Office: Meister Hall G07
Phone: 718-289-5584
Chairperson:
Howard Clampman
Office: Meister Hall G19
Phone: 718-289-5590
Deputy Chairperson:
Paul Jaijairam
Office: Meister Hall 321
Phone: 718-289-5501
