Entrepreneurship Minor
General Requirements
All minors are 15 credit hours or 5 courses, including business core courses.
- Students must attain a 2.0 grade point average for all courses in the minor.
- Students must attain a minimum grade of C- in each course included in the minor.
- All courses in the minor must be on a graded basis.
- A minimum of 9 credit hours of coursework included in the minor must be taken in residence at UMSL.
- One must complete a baccalaureate degree at UMSL in order for a minor to be conferred.
- A minor may be added for up to two years following completion of the baccalaureate degree
This 15-credit hour minor, which includes 3 hours of required coursework, will allow students from different majors and with different professional interests to investigate the foundations of entrepreneurial practice. This minor is appropriate for any students who are interested in advancing the knowledge, creativity, and skills necessary to become or work with entrepreneurs, bring entrepreneurial thinking to their workplace, or seek a competitive edge in the job market. Students earning the BSBA with an Entrepreneurship Emphasis are ineligible for the minor.
Specific Requirements for the Minor
| Required Course | ||
| ENT 3100 | Applications of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
| Students must complete an additional twelve credit hours of ENT courses above the 3100-level | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Other relevant UMSL courses may be included as electives with prior approval of the program coordinator.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Illustrate entrepreneurial and innovative thinking by exploring real ventures and applying design and system thinking to business challenges
- Demonstrate practical skills in venture creation by applying tools such as minimum viable product design, customer discovery, and business model development
- Present venture concepts effectively through concise and professional pitches