Undergraduate Major & Minor - Entrepreneurial Management

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This major is designed for students who are interested in starting a new business (entrepreneurship), helping existing organizations to develop new business opportunities (intrapreneurship), or creating positive social impact through the development of new ventures (social entrepreneurship). Curriculum is designed to range from introductory problem-solving concepts and self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities with a broad range of elective courses from across campus. The objective is to provide experiential and applied learning opportunities that develop the mindset, skills, and competencies that enable students to create their own opportunities and function as entrepreneurs or as innovative leaders in entrepreneurial or high potential firms.

Major Curriculum

Entrepreneurial Management Major Program Requirements & Course Descriptions

Minor Curriculum

Entrepreneurial Management Minor Program Requirements & Course Descriptions

Four-year Plan

Entrepreneurial Management Major Sample Plan

The APAS is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan.

Italic: course pre-requisites and co-requisites (designated by &)

Bold: Liberal Ed requirement

Print Plan

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • Econ 1165 Business Economics (Soc Sci) (4cr)
  • BA 2551 Business Statistics in R (Math) (4cr)
  • BA 1011 Leading Self & Teams (2cr)
  • BA 1021 Design Your Life (1cr)
  • Writ 1301 First Year Writing (4cr)

15 credits

Spring Semester

  • Acct 2051 Financial Reporting (4cr)
  • BA 2051 Solving Business Scenarios in Excel (2cr)
  • BA 2062 Powerful Problem Solving (2cr)
  • Design Your Career (1cr)
  • BA 2005 Corporate Responsibility & Ethics (Civ) (3cr) 
  • Liberal Ed (3-4cr)

15-16 credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Maroon Block I-Core

  • Mktg 3001 Principles of Marketing (3cr)
  • IDSc 3001 Information Systems & Digital Transformation (3cr)
  • BA 3001 Race, Power, & Justice in Business (RPJ) (3cr)
  • Acct 3001 Strategic Management Accounting (3cr)
  • BA 3051 Data-Driven Business Decisions (BA 2551 & BA 2051) (3cr)

15 credits

Spring Semester

Gold Block I-Core

  • Fina 3001 Finance Fundamentals (Acct 2051 & BA 2551) (3cr)
  • Mgmt 3004 Strategic Management (3cr)
  • SCO 3001 Sustainable Supply Chain Management (3cr)
  • HRIR 3021 Human Capital Management (3cr)
  • BA 3062 Impact Lab Project (BA 2062) (2cr)

14 credits

Declare a major: 
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Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • BA 3551 Business Analytics (BA 2551 & BA 2051) (3cr)
  • Mgmt 3015 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (4cr)
  • Liberal Ed (4cr)
  • Liberal Ed (3cr)
  • Elective (2cr)

16 credits

Spring Semester

  • Mgmt 4008 Entrepreneurial Management (Mgmt 3015) (4cr)
  • BA 3033W Business Communication (3cr)
  • Entrepreneurship elective (4cr)
  • Liberal Ed (3cr)

15 credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • Mgmt 4055 Managing Innovation & Change (2cr)
  • Entrepreneurship elective (2-4cr)
  • Liberal Ed (4cr)
  • Elective (4cr)

12-14 credits

Spring Semester

  • Mgmt 4175W New Business Feasibility & Planning (Mgmt 3015) (4cr)
  • Entrepreneurship elective (2-4cr)
  • Liberal Ed (3cr)
  • Elective (4cr)

13-15 credits

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 120

Note: Students must complete an international experience as part of the program requirements. Short-term programs or semester-length programs may be used to meet this requirement. Explore your options: z.umn.edu/CarlsonIE

 

Danquyen Le

I chose the Entrepreneurial Management route because of my passion for starting my own skincare business. Carlson has offered me numerous opportunities and connections to gain valuable insights and experiences with entrepreneurship, which deeply aligns with my interests in the beauty industry and my aspirations of becoming a leader.

Danquyen Le, '27 BSB

Frequently Asked Questions

Entrepreneurial management is the ability to play in anyone's backyard. It’s a very multi-faceted degree giving you a taste of finance and business planning, how to build a brand with marketing, how to build company culture, and more.

Whether you want to launch your own startup or bring a fresh, innovative spirit to an existing company, this major gives you the tools to lead. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities, solve problems creatively, and build something meaningful from the ground up.
 

The entrepreneurial management major is designed to give students the skills to participate in the innovation process.

Your classes will take you from the "spark" of an idea to launching a real business. You’ll gain hands-on experience through our ventures enterprise and the "Entrepreneurship in Action" course, where you can even secure funding to scale your own business under expert mentorship.
 

While some graduates launch their own ventures immediately, most initially bring their innovative expertise to established organizations to gain multi-faceted, strategic experience. Armed with the versatility to wear many hats, Entrepreneurial Management majors are highly sought after across diverse industries. Graduating students frequently thrive in dynamic roles such as business development associates, consultants, project managers, marketing managers, founders, product managers, venture capital analysts, and strategic corporate innovators.
 

Find More Entrepreneurial Management Key Career Info

Students gain direct access to Minnesota's thriving startup ecosystem through the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship. Networking highlights include the Entrepreneurship Club (Entre Club), Gopher Founders mentorship, and the statewide MN Cup competition. Students can also pitch ideas at BizPitch, apply for Deluxe E-ternships, or utilize collaborative innovation spaces like the Toaster Innovation Hub. These resources bridge the gap between campus and industry, connecting you with prominent founders, investors, and local leaders. 
 

  • Courses may not be double-counted in both the required and the elective categories.

Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship:

The Holmes Center is the hub of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Minnesota that inspires, educates, and connects the next generation of Minnesota’s entrepreneurs.

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