Introductory courses in foundational subjects such as microeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations can be helpful in preparing for this minor. While there are no required prerequisites to begin the minor, some courses within the minor may require a specific prerequisite course, so be sure to plan ahead.
Core Requirements
This minor requires coursework in four areas: 1) perspectives, 2) teams and people, 3) entrepreneurship in practice, and 4) guided exploration. It’s recommended that you take the course requirements in sequence (areas 1 through 4) to the extent possible.
A letter grade of a C or better is required for all courses. Substitutions are not allowed for areas 1 through 3. Courses may not be double counted across categories.
Perspectives (3 credits)
The following course is required:
Teams and People (2 credits)
2 credits are required. These courses will provide you with theories and frameworks for leading and working in teams.
Credits earned in excess of the 2 required in this category may NOT be applied to the required 9 credits of guided exploration.
Entrepreneurship in practice (3 credits)
3 credits are required. These experiential courses require you to work in a team to explore an opportunity, do customer development, create a business, and deliver a written and oral presentation. Up to 4 credits earned in excess of the required entrepreneurship in practice courses may be used toward the guided exploration credits.
Guided Exploration (9 credits)
9 credits from the list below are required. You may find the three categories helpful in selecting courses about entrepreneurship and innovation in different industries and organizational settings and to align with your post-graduation plans.
Up to 4 excess credits from the entrepreneurship in practice requirements may be applied to guided exploration.
If you wish to count a course not listed below, you can submit a substitution petition. Only courses that relate to entrepreneurship and innovation in a non-trivial sense will be considered. Petitions must be submitted for approval PRIOR to taking the course and only 1 substitution is allowed.
Universal topics
Special topics
Technology