Entrepreneurship, B.S.

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A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship.

The entrepreneurship curriculum offers students an interdisciplinary approach that will broaden his or her understanding of the environment of modern business development, management, and organizational leadership. The MSMU Entrepreneurship major does not singularly focus on new business start-ups, but strives for the holistic awakening of an entrepreneurial spirit which promotes success in a wide range of life pursuits.

Core Requirements (46 to 49 credits)

FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium Credits: (3)
PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy Credits: (3)
WCIV 102 - Origins of the West Credits: (3)
PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age Credits: (3)
WCIV 201 - The Western Imagination: The Renaissance to the Great War Credits: (3)
AMER 202 - America in the World Credits: (3)
THEOL 220 - Foundations of Theology: Faith and Revelation Credits: (3)
MATH 211 - Mathematical Thinking Credits: (3)
THEOL 320 - Encountering Christ Credits: (3)
World Language

OPTION 1: Students beginning a new language:
- XXXX 101 - Credits: (3)
- XXXX 102 - Credits: (3)
OPTION 2: Students placed into intermediate or higher language:
- XXXX 201/301 - Credits: (3)
Foundations of Social Science

Choose one of the following:
CJUST 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ECON 101 - Foundations of Economics: Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ECON 102 - Foundations of Economics: Microeconomics Credits: (3)
EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education Credits: (4) (Required for Education majors)
PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)
Laboratory Science
- GNSCI 1XX (non-science majors) Credits: (4) or
- BIOCH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS XXX (science majors) Credits: (4)
- BIOL 110 Introduction to Biology I (4) (Required for Psychology majors)
Modernity in Literature, Art, Music, or Theatre

Choose one of the following:
ARMO 300 - Modernity in Visual Art Credits: (3)
ENMO 300 - Modernity in Literature Credits: (3) (Required for English majors)
MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music Credits: (3)
THMO 300 - Modernity in Theatre Credits: (3)
Global Encounters
- XXGE 3XX - Credits: (3)
-(English majors are required to take ENGE 3XX)

-(Education majors are required to take EDGE 343 Globalization and Education (3) )

Ethics and the Human Good

Choose one of the following:
PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good Credits: (3) (Required for Philosophy majors)
THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3) (Required for Theology majors)

Major Requirements

42-45 credits:

ESHIP 101 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: (3)
COMM 230 - Public Speaking Credits: (3)
BUS 250 - Introduction to Business and Decision Making Credits: (3)
BUS 260 - Business Communication Credits: (3)
BUS 201 - Business Law I Credits: (3)
BUS 313 - Principles of Marketing Credits: (3)
BUS 400 - Business in Society: Leadership, Ethics and Social Responsibility Credits: (3)
ESHIP 310 - Financial Management for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Credits: (3)
ESHIP 320 - Design Thinking Credits: (3)
ESHIP 410 - Business Plan Design and Delivery Credits: (3)
ESHIP 498 - Entrepreneurship Practicum Credits: (3)
Choose TWO from the following (6 credits):
FATH 105 - Acting I Credits: (3)
COMM 200 - Foundations of Writing Credits: (3)
COMM 203 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (3)
CMGE 300 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 207 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)
COMM 322 - Copyediting Credits: (3)
ENGL 286 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: (3)
FAAR 309 - Graphic Design I Credits: (3)
FAAR 111 - Three -Dimensional Design Credits: (3)
SOC 245 - Social Problems Credits: (3)
SOC 300 - Social Theory Credits: (3) (Pre-requisite applies)
CMSCI 115 - Computer Games and Gaming Credits: (3)
GNSCI 106 - Environmental Sustainability Credits: (4)
PHIL 201 - Logic Credits: (3)
HSRV 200 - Introduction to Human Services Credits: (3)
PSCI 116 - Law and the Legal System: A Citizen’s Guide Credits: (3)
PSYCH 314 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credits: (3)
Choose ONE from the following (3 credits):
BUS 306 - Advertising and Promotion Credits: (3)
BUS 334 - Introduction to Non-Profit Management Credits: (3)
BUS 322 - Thinking Strategically: An Introduction to Game Theory Credits: (3)
BUS 307 - Business Management and Organization Credits: (3)
BUS 202 - Business Law II Credits: (3)
BUS 385 - Consumer Behavior Credits: (3)
ACCT 101 - Accounting Principles I Credits: (3)
BUS 404 - Business Policy Credits: (3) (available in senior year only)

Electives

29 credits

Note

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must also earn a major GPA of 2.0, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.