Entrepreneurial Studies
In a globally competitive environment, the need to rapidly transition from an innovative idea to a viable product necessitates that 21st Century engineers and scientists think and act in an entrepreneurial manner. Not everyone must be interested in starting a technology-based company, but it is important to understand the business requirements of technology commercialization. These skills help students become leaders.
To prepare students for this new workplace, the Department of Engineering Management offers a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies to complement their undergraduate technical education. The five course curriculum (20 credits) introduces students to the fundamentals of an entrepreneurial mindset.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EMGT 330 | Introduction to Engineering Management | 4 |
| EMGT 532 | Technical Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Marketing in New Product Development | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Introduction to Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Business & Engineering Ethics | ||
Note
There are no prerequisites for the EMGT courses, but the HSSA courses have prerequisites. Please refer to the course catalog.
With approval from the Department Head of Engineering Management, course substitutions may be considered to align with a student’s professional aspirations. No more than one course may be transferred in to count toward the minor.