Entrepreneurship Courses

Required Courses for the Business Administration Major

ACC 1901

Principles of Accounting I

A study of the accounting principles with emphasis on the use and analysis of financial information for decision-making purposes.
(3 Hours)
ACC 1902

Principles of Accounting II

A continuation of the study of accounting principles from a user's perspective with an introduction to the internal information needs of management. Prerequisite: ACC 1901.
(3 Hours)
ECON 1901

Principles of Economics I

A study in the foundations of economic analysis, national income accounting, economic growth, and the public sector, with emphasis on macroeconomics
(3 Hours)
ECON 1902

Principles of Microeconomics

A study of markets, the price systems and allocation of resources, distribution of income, international economy, and perspectives on economic change, with emphasis on microeconomics.
(3 Hours)
MATH 1132

Introduction to Statistics

An introduction to elementary statistics, including topics such as normal distribution, histograms, mean, standard deviations, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing techniques. Prerequisite: On the basis of placement scores, a student may be requi
(3 Hours)
MGT 2302

Business Data Analytics

This course provides an introduction to the field of business analytics, including statistical and quantitative analysis of data, exploratory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Excel and other statistical packages will be used. Data warehouses, data marts and data mining techniques are introduced. Prerequisite: MATH 1132.
(3 Hours)
FIN 2535

Managerial Finance

A study of financial management for business firms to include financing and investing decisions. Prerequisite: ACC 1901.
(3 Hours)
CIS 2501

Fndtn Info Sys for Org

Students learn fundamental concepts and uses of information systems for business and beyond including management information systems, programming, cloud computing, mobile technologies, digital marketing, big data and ethical issues.
(3 Hours)
MGT 2501

Principles of Management

An examination of major concepts, theories and practices in business management, with emphasis on planning, decision-making, basic organizational structures, motivation and leadership styles.
(3 Hours)
MGT 2566

Business Ethics

(3 Hours)
MGT 3990

Strategic Management

An integrative capstone course examining the setting of strategic objectives, developing corporate strategies, and translating objectives and strategies into current operational plans. Prerequisites: MKT 2501, FIN 2535 and MGT 2501 Senior Standing
(3 Hours)
MGT 4403

Experiential Learning

Same as CIS 4403. A reality-based, outside-of-the-classroom experience, under the supervision of a faculty member. This experience may include practicum, service learning, study abroad, computer simulation, or other similar approved experience. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(6 Hours)
MKT 2501

Principles of Marketing

A study of the marketing environment; marketing, planning, and information; market segmentation; buyer behavior; strategies for product distribution, promotion, and pricing; societal issues, service, nonprofit and international marketing.
(3 Hours)

Entrepreneurship Concentration

ENT 2501

Intro to Entrepreneurship

A study in the foundations of entrepreneurship that can be applied to an individual venture, partnership, small business, or (as in intrapreneurship) a large organization. This course will develop the key elements around creating a business including idea generation, market analysis, business plan development, financing, learning and building an organization.
(3 Hours)
ENT 3510

Creativity and Innovation

This is a course designed to challenge the student's creative and innovative abilities. This course explores methods and practices drawn from the arts, sciences, and social sciences that are used by innovative and creative individuals to develop initiatives and solve complex managerial or organizational problems.
(3 Hours)

Elective in Entrepreneurship above 2000 level (3 hours)

Elective in Management above 2000 level (3 hours)

Elective in Marketing above 2000 level (3 hours)

Elective in Business (MGT, MKT, ENT, CIS, FIN, ACC, ECON) at 2000 level or above (3 hours)