The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree and certificates are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in specific career fields to enter the workforce directly upon completion of the degree or certificate. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Entrepreneurship requires leadership and vision to develop new businesses or revitalize existing businesses. The Entrepreneurship program at Shoreline provides an overview of business management theory, standard operating procedures, financial planning and business development techniques-along with strategies for effective management of employees. The core curriculum provides a strong foundation of general business principles to include accounting, marketing and sales, business plan development and legal issues-keys to entrepreneurial success.