Overview
The Entrepreneurship major is a redesigned, highly competitive, 2-year curriculum. You will learn how to start and harvest a micro-business, learn the advantages and costs of the various sources of venture capital, and the process of obtaining it. You will also focus on opportunity recognition, market research, and feasibility. You will study technology commercialization, financial analysis, legal issues, and human resource management.
In the first two years at FSU, students should take courses in the following areas: General Education requirements, Multicultural Core requirements, and Prerequisite Coursework requirements. Some courses may fulfill requirements in multiple areas. Electives in the first two years should focus on gaining additional exposure to the social and behavioral sciences, and on improving communication and analytical reasoning skills.
Admission Prerequisites
| Course Code | Course Title | Hours | Min. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | C- |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | C- |
| LDR XXXX | Any Leadership Course | 3 | C- |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra or higher math | 3 | C- |
| STA 2023 | Business Statistics | 3 | C- |
| Required Pre-Admission Courses | |||
| ENT2000 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 | C- |
| CGS2518 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 | C- |
*Must have completed at least 52 credit hours. Each applicant is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FSU generally accepts non-remedial, non-vocational coursework taken at accredited institutions for at least elective credit.
Program of Study
Major Program of Studies: 57 Total Hours (Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses. All courses require a minimum grade of C-).
General Core Requirements (21 hours)
- ENT1940: Internship Prep I (0)
- ENT1941: Internship Prep II (0)
- ENT3451: Entrepreneur’s Guide to Accounting (3)
- ENT3515: Corporate Social Responsibility (3)
- ENT4943: Internship (3)
- ECO3041: Personal Finance (3)
- ENT4114: Business Plan Design (3)
- ENT4122: Go To Market Strategies (3)
Major Area Requirements (30 hours)
- CTE3055: Computer Applications for Entrepreneurs (3)
- ENT3111: Creating Value through Customer Acquisition (3)
- ENT3629: Entrepreneurial Technologies (3)
- ENT3001: Experiences in Entrepreneurship I (3)
- ENT3002: Experiences in Entrepreneurship II (3)
- ENT4255: Negotiations (3)
- ENT4604: New Product Development (3)
- ENT4305: Legal Environments (3)
- ENT3203: Managing Growth (3)
- ENT4110: Entrepreneurship Capstone (3)
Plus 6 credit hours of approved electives.
Minimum Program Requirements Summary
- Total Hours Required: 120
- General Education: 36 hours
- Prerequisite Coursework: 15 hours
- Major Coursework: 57 hours
- Outside Business Requirement: Minimum 60 hours outside of business
- Residency Requirement: Final 30 hours must be completed in residence at FSU.
