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Nov 25, 2024
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Courses of Study 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor
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Offered collaboratively by: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science in Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Operations Research in Engineering
Contact: MSE Undergraduate Coordinator, 210 Bard Hall, 607.255.9159
Academic Standards: At least C- in each course in the minor.
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Eligibility:
All Engineering undergraduates. Students pursuing the Independent Major should obtain approval for the proposed minor courses to avoid significant overlap with approved primary and secondary area programs.
Educational Objectives:
This minor focuses on giving engineering students the skills necessary to identify and evaluate opportunities and begin new business ventures. The coursework leads to an understanding and ability in intellectual property, competition, technology assessment, product development, finance, and accounting—the tools necessary to start a high technology business.
Requirements:
At least six (6) courses (minimum of 18 credits), chosen as follows:
1. Required Course:
ENGRG 2270 : Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Notes:
(1) Experiential Learning: Students are encouraged to consider completing a summer internship or co-op placement with an entrepreneurial or venture capital company. Please contact the Cornell Engineering Career Center office, the Red Bear Angel Group, and the Entrepreneurship@Cornell office for assistance in finding such positions.
(2) Other courses may be approved by petition in advance.
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