Entrepreneurship Major (M)
Entrepreneurship is characterized by creativity and innovation, risk-taking and learning from failure. Students in this program will develop a network of individuals, organizations and professionals who are entrepreneurial-minded and connected to resources. Students are expected to demonstrate competence in leveraging technology in market research and identification, develop a business model, prototype an idea for a business or service, and develop a business plan for a start up or participate in starting a company or new business venture.
Program Learning Outcomes
By fulfilling all of the course requirements for the Bachelor's of Science in Entrepreneurship, students will be able to:
1. Develop and grow an entrepreneurial network of individuals, organizations and professionals.
2. Develop and display knowledge and skills related to innovation, creativity, problem-solving, perseverance and adaptability.
3. Ideate and identify emerging markets, trends, problems, and challenges.
4. Demonstrate competence in leveraging technology in market research and identification.
5. Articulate a vision for and commitment to ethical business practice in the education sector.
6. Demonstrate adaptability and “pivot-ability.”
7. Develop a business model and prototype an idea for a business or service.
8. Create and develop business plans.
9. Start or participate in starting a company/new business venture.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 48 | |
| Electives | 27 | |
| Minor: Optional | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| Business Statistics (counted in University Core) | ||
| Macroeconomics (counted in University Core) | ||
| Public Speaking (or COMM 201) | ||
or COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Core Business Requirements | ||
| ACCT 205 | Accounting & Finance for Business Professionals | 3 |
| BUS 210 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS 161 | Business Essentials | 3 |
| or BUS 162 | Quantitative Business Essentials | |
| BUS 355 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 399 | Business Internship | 3 |
| BUS 453 | Business Policy and Ethics (Business School Capstone) | 3 |
| ECON 231 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 130 | Management & Leadership | 3 |
| or MBA 544 | People-Focused Management | |
| MKTG 131 | Sales and Marketing | 3 |
| Required Major Courses | ||
| ENTR 250 | Legal Landscape of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Small Business Administration | 3 |
| ENTR 362 | Planning New Ventures | 3 |
| MKTG 426 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| ENTR 390 | Entrepreneurship Practicum | 3 |
| BUS 335 | Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following: | 3 | |
| Organizational Management Principles | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |