Entrepreneurship Major
The Management Entrepreneurship program prepares students to conceive, develop and launch new ventures and to turn innovative ideas into products that can be brought to market. Emphasis is placed on the financial, legal, and marketing aspects of start-up businesses. The program culminates with a juried business plan competition for financial backing and start-up funding support.
| Management Department Core Requirements: |
|
| MGT 30220 |
Management Communication |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 30660 |
Management Communication |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 40420 |
Innovation and Design |
3.0 hrs |
| MGT 40700 |
Project Management |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 40750 |
Spreadsheet Decision Modeling |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 40490 |
Business Problem Solving |
3.0 hrs |
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Management Entrepreneurship (MGTE) - 9 credits
All courses require MGT 20200.
| Course Name |
Course Number |
Prerequisites |
Restrictions/Notes |
| Intro to Entrepreneurship |
MGTE 30500 |
|
(Fall & Spring) |
| Go to Market |
MGTE 30510 |
MGTE 30500 |
1.5 credits
(Spring only) |
| Funding New Ventures |
MGTE 30520 |
MGTE 30500 |
1.5 credits
(Spring only) |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Plan |
MGTE 40590 |
MGTE 30500 |
(Fall only) |
In addition to the requirements listed above, business students must complete 29-32 credit hours in non-business and free elective courses:
- NON-BA Electives: a minimum of 18 credit hours of courses not listed with the College of Business
- Free Electives: Depending on major, a minimum of 11-14 credit hours from either business or non-business classes
- A minimum of 18 of the total elective credits must be filled with standard 3-credit courses. The remaining elective credits may be filled with AP credit, Credit by Exam, or 1-, 1.5-, and 2-credit courses. These may include activity or experiential courses. Activity courses include one credit hour music courses such as lessons, band, ensembles, choirs, etc. Experiential courses include Center for Social Concerns Seminars such as Appalachia or Urban Plunge. Students may NOT combine three of these credits to fulfill a College or University requirement.