Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship Minor is designed to empower students from any major to harness the economic value of innovative ideas. Through this program, students will strengthen their understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, while exploring potential career paths and developing key competencies in launching, managing, and leading entrepreneurial ventures.
This minor is ideal for students interested in startups, social enterprises, innovation strategy, or launching their own business.
No application is required. Simply notify your college advisor of your intent to pursue the minor.
Curriculum Requirements
To complete the minor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credit hours, which include two required courses and at least 9 elective credits (including a minimum of 3 credits from the Practicum Electives list).
All students must complete the following two courses:
| Course | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSMHR 2500 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | Introduction to core entrepreneurial concepts and skills, including opportunity recognition, feasibility analysis, and business planning. |
| BUSMHR 3510 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | Explores the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship, including idea generation, innovation strategy, and commercialization. |
Students must choose at least 9 credit hours of electives. At least 3 of these must be from the Practicum Elective Courses listed below. Many electives have prerequisites; consult the course catalog for details.
Practicum Elective Courses (Minimum 3 credits required)
- BUSADM 4510 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Practicum (3)
- BUSMHR 3535 – President’s Buckeye Accelerator Boost Camp (3)
- TLED 5700 – Training In Informal Science Outreach (3)
- ENGLISH 5191 – Internship in English Studies (1–3)
- NURSING 3110 – Experiential Learning for the Innovation Studio (3)
- PUBAFRS 4191.01 – Public Affairs Internship (1–3)
- PUBAFRS 4191.02 – Student Internship in Public Affairs – D.C. (1–3)
Non-Practicum Elective Courses
A sample of available courses is below. Full list available upon request.
- AEDE 4100 – Self-Employment & Entrepreneurship (3)
- BUSADM 3532 – Corporate Entrepreneurship (3)
- BUSFIN 4215 – Entrepreneurial Finance (1.5)
- BUSMHR 4530 – Value Creation in Social Entrepreneurship (3)
- BUSML 4240 – New Product Management (1.5)
- CSFRST 3330 – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship (3)
- DESIGN 3105 – Exploring Design Thinking (3)
- MECHENG 5682.02 – Fundamentals of Product Design for Entrepreneurs (3)
- PUBAFRS 5595 – Non-Profit Social Enterprise (3)
- RURLSOC 5500 – Diffusion of Innovations (3)
- SOCWORK 5028 – Macro-Practice in Community Youth Development (3)
- THEATRE 5220 – Professional Aspects of Theatre (3)
- WGSST 4524 – Women’s Work? Sex, Race, Class & Labor (3)
See your academic advisor or the course catalog for the complete list and prerequisites.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no formal application. Notify your college advisor if you intend to pursue the minor.
Your college advisor will approve the minor once you’ve met the requirements. Fisher College of Business does not need to approve it. If your college requires an approved form, you can obtain one by contacting Fisher Undergraduate Programs at 614-292-2715.
Generally, no. Courses used in the minor should not overlap with major requirements. Each minor must also include at least 12 unique credit hours. Always check with your college advisor.
You must earn:
- C- or better in each course
- 2.00 cumulative GPA in all minor coursework
Courses taken Pass/Non-Pass cannot count toward the minor.
Yes. Many electives—especially those outside of Fisher—have their own prerequisites. Check the course catalog before enrolling.