Entrepreneurship, Minor
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Communication: Students completing the minor will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills. Students will write a business plan and deliver an oral presentation. (UO 1)
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students completing the minor will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills by conducting research, evaluating business opportunities and developing a business plan that involves cross-functional analysis. (UO 2)
- Ethics: Students completing the minor will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to recognize unethical business practices. (UO 8)
- Information Technology: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and software to conduct research on business opportunities, develop pro forma financial statements, and write a business plan. (UO 10)
- Professional Proficiency: Students completing the minor will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to recognize opportunities in the marketplace, identify the required resources to launch a business, and develop a roadmap for action through design thinking or business planning. (UO 4)
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU.
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| FINA 341 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 370 | Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| MKTG 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Elective - Choose 2 from the following: | 6 | |
| Business Analysis and Decision Making | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Managerial Finance | ||
| Internship | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Internship | ||
| Sustainable Business Consulting | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Minor in Entrepreneurship (51P)/CIM554
Effective Spring 2026
UCC 07.24.2025
Revised: 07.11.2025