Entrepreneurship Concentration

The Entrepreneurship Concentration course sequence is structured such that students acquire basic business knowledge and skills before taking more advanced courses. 

Introduction to Entrepreneurship (33:382:302) offers students a framework for understanding the entrepreneurial process, and exposes students to challenges, problems, and issues faced by entrepreneurs who start new businesses. 

Managing Growing Ventures (33:382:303) then offers an overview of running a small business, including discussions of leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, supplier management, facilities, banking, legal, and regulatory considerations. This range of business aspects, and the range of entrepreneurship courses offered, are directly applicable to starting a small business or joining a large corporation. Many companies are explicitly setting expectations for, and placing value on, employees with entrepreneurial skills. 

Within the Entrepreneurship Concentration, students receive a combination of theoretical and practical exposure to entrepreneurship. Case study is the principal teaching method, supplemented by lectures, project work, and guest speakers. 

Learning Goals 

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities 
• Develop a business concept 
• Assess and obtain required resources 
• Manage the growth of new ventures 
• Effectively manage a small business 
• Avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes 

Advantages 

A concentration in Entrepreneurship prepares students to start a business or bring entrepreneurial skills to an established business. Virtually any position can utilize the learning goals. 

Examples of Entrepreneurial Ventures 

Public Relation Firm, Graphic Designs/Multimedia Company, Franchisee, Doctor, Lawyer, Consultant (Marketing, Educational, Medical, Sales, etc.), Real Estate Developer, Event Planner. 

The Concentration's Structure 

RBS students pursuing the Entrepreneurship (ENT) concentration will take 3 courses (9 credits). The courses include two Entrepreneurship Core Requirements (6 credits), and one Entrepreneurship elective (3 credits).  

Notes: 

• Students pursuing this concentration must submit a concentration declaration form.  
• Courses may not be double-counted between RBS majors and RBS concentrations. All concentration courses must be completed in addition to the courses required for an RBS major. Please note: Degree Navigator does not identify or remove courses that are double-counted. Students are responsible for ensuring that concentration courses do not overlap with the major requirements. 
• Upon graduation, successful completion of the concentration will be recorded on the student’s final transcript as a certificate. The concentration will not appear on the transcript prior to graduation.  

Entrepreneurship Core Requirements (6 credits) 

Electives (3 credits) 

For more information, please contact Alfred E. Blake IV, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs.