Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Program Requirements

The Division of Business Administration trains students to become contributing members of today's corporate, entrepreneurial, public and non-profit organizations. While an objective of the Division is to prepare a person for specific career orientation, the Division recognizes that the student must also develop into an individual ready to adapt to personal and social problems as well as to a constantly changing global, competitive environment. Communication and leadership skills are critical and will be honed through experiential learning, internship opportunities, and student organizational involvement. Prior to entering a specialized curriculum, students will broaden their preparation in written and oral communications, the social and natural sciences, mathematics and other courses that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning.

Special Note: A course taken as an elective for a BUS major cannot be used as an elective to satisfy the requirements of another BUS major or minor.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Major			Computer Code: INEN
In a world of constant change and economic uncertainty, students need to have the maximum preparation possible to be able to turn their passions into opportunities, to see the connection between their love of a particular area of study and how it can translate into opportunities for practical innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will learn…and experience…entrepreneurship. Through a sequence of courses, field studies, personal interviews with successful entrepreneurs and acting as consultants to individuals creating new ventures, students apply entrepreneurial thinking. The Innovation & Entrepreneurship major is only offered as an additional major that builds upon the knowledge, interest, and skills developed in the primary major. The primary major may be in any discipline, including any of the areas of Business Administration. Minimum credits required: 36
Required Foundation Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)
ECN	100^	Survey of Economics		3 credits
BUS	211	Principles of Accounting I		3 credits*
BUS	212	Principles of Accounting II		3 credits*
BUS	330	Introduction to Marketing		3 credits*
BUS	215	Introduction to Entrepreneurship		3 credits
BUS	315	Small Business Management		3 credits*
BUS	415	Business Plan Development		3 credits*
^The sequence of ECN 101 and ECN 102 can be substituted for ECN 100
Writing- Take one course
ENG	232	Workshop in Journalism		3 credits*
ENG	233F	Workshop in Creative Writing		3 credits*
ENG	305	Advanced Expository and Argumentative Writing		3 credits*
ENG	308	Special Topics in Writing		3 credits*
BUS	358	Business Communications		3 credits
Communication- Take one course
CAS	102	Interpersonal Communication		3 credits
CAS	112	Presentational Speaking		3 credits
CAS	120	Strategies in Public Relations		3 credits
CAS	126	Introduction to Communication		3 credits
CAS	207	Group Communication and Leadership		3 credits*
CAS	285D	Introduction to Intercultural Communication		3 credits*
Experiential Coursework- Six credits required
Students will engage in two or three experiential opportunities, earning a total of six credits for the major. Advisor consult is required.
Capstone
BUS	495	Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capstone		3 credits*
Entrepreneurship Minor- 21 credit hours The Entrepreneurship Minor provides a framework to understand the mindset, behaviors, experiences and skills of an entrepreneur; how an entrepreneurial business is planned, started and transitioned to the growth stage; and culminates in the development of a complete business plan. Key components to coursework include learning how to evaluate growth objectively, anticipate problems, develop pragmatic solutions and assemble the resources to implement a strategic vision.
Required Foundation Courses
ECN	100^	Survey of Economics		3 credits
Required Business Administration Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)
BUS	211	Principles of Accounting I		3 credits*
BUS	212	Principles of Accounting II		3 credits*
BUS	330	Introduction to Marketing		3 credits*
Entrepreneurship Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)
BUS	215	Introduction to Entrepreneurship		3 credits
BUS	315	Small Business Management		3 credits*
BUS	415	Business Plan Development		3 credits*
^The sequence of ECN 101 and ECN 102 can be substituted for ECN 100

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