Entrepreneurship Major
Why study entrepreneurship at CMU?
Entrepreneur magazine ranks the entrepreneurship program at CMU in the top 26 of all regional programs nationwide. This program prepares students to begin a personal business, take over a family owned business, or work in a not-for-profit organization. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:
- Hands-on professional training opportunities through the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center and other on-campus resources
- Program course work that addresses the accounting, financial, legal, and marketing considerations of independent business owners
- Involved faculty entrepreneurs who have had personal experience operating small businesses
- Small-business resources and contacts through Students in Free Enterprise and other student and professional organizations
Career outlook
According to recent reports from the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration:
- The highest levels of entrepreneurship are found in individuals with at least a bachelor's degree.
- Entrepreneurship is a vital component of regional economic growth.
- Small businesses are an important force in the U.S. economy, employing half of the private workforce and generating 60 to 80 percent of the net new jobs each year.
Career options
Graduates of the entrepreneurship program at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education.
- Computer Consultant
- Construction Trades Worker
- Desktop Publisher
- Dietitian or Nutritionist
- Electronic or Computer Service Technician
- Family Business Manager
- Freelance Writer
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- Retail Business Owner
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.
For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin
AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education
courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
(Click on the course name or number for a complete course description.)
Entrepreneurship Major
This major offers a unique learning experience to students who aspire to begin a business of their own or secure employment in a non-business career which is dependent upon entrepreneurship.
( Total: 34-40 semester hours
The Entrepreneurship major must follow the restrictions of AACSB accreditation and must complete at least 50% of credits for graduation outside the College of Business Administration. The 27-hour rule does not apply to the Entrepreneurship Major. )
(34-40 hours)
Required Courses
( Note: Prerequisites for STA 282 must be met. )
3
ENT 200/BLR 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Law
A course to introduce future entrepreneurs to the legal requirements for forming a business in Michigan. Identical to BLR 200. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
3
ENT 210/ACC 210 Accounting Information for Entrepreneurial Decision Making
Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. No credit if credit has been earned in ACC 201. Does not count on the School of Accounting major or minor. Identical to ACC 210. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
3
ENT 213/ECO 213 Economics for Entrepreneurs
Introduction to the economic way of thinking and its applications to decision making in the business world. Emphasis on understanding and applying economic concepts. Identical to ECO 213. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Does not count as credit for the Economics major or minor.
3
ENT 221/MKT 221 Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Marketing for small business; identification of a product and/or service potential; advertising plans, marketing strategy, store location, purchasing procedures and inventory control. Identical to MKT 221. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
3
ENT 300/BIS 300 Software Applications in Business
The application of database and spreadsheet software as integrated business problem solving tools. Identical to BIS 300. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed.
3
ENT 320/FIN 320 Financial Management of the Entrepreneurial Venture
A practical application of basic financial management principles to the operation of a small business. Identical to FIN 320. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Current PC software and casework utilized as the teaching medium. Prerequisites: ACC 201 or ACC 250 or ACC 210 or ENT 210; a signed major or minor in Entrepreneurship.
3
ENT 416/MGT 416 Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy
Course focuses on how small companies recognize and seek out business opportunities worldwide; primarily a case-based course with a major field-study component. Identical to MGT 416. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Does not count on the Department of Management and Law majors or minors. Prerequisites: ENT 213, ENT 221; 56 semester hours completed; signed major in Entrepreneurship.
3
ENT 419/MGT 419 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
This course covers concepts, processes, and techniques for managing small business. The course focuses on aspects that are unique to small business management and small business ownership. This course is the capstone course on the entrepreneurship major. Identical to MGT 419. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Does not count on the Department of Management and Law majors or minors. Prerequisites: ENT 200, ENT 210, ENT 213, ENT 221, ENT 320; 86 semester hours completed; signed major in Entrepreneurship.
4-10
ENT 444 Internship in Entrepreneurship/Not-For-Profit
Course provides students with 400 or more hours of work experience. Employer evaluations required as well as a final written report. Prerequisites: ENT 200, ENT 210, ENT 213, ENT 221; 56 semester hours completed; signed major in Entrepreneurship.
3
ENT 492 Special Issues in Entrepreneurship
This course provides students with an opportunity to analyze the Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Production, Information Systems, and Economic strategies of an on-going small business. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; permission of instructor and signed major in Entrepreneurship
3
STA 282 Introduction to Statistics
Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, regression. Course does not count on major, minor in mathematics. Credit may not be earned in both STA 282 and STA 382. Recommended: MTH 105 or competency. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.