Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-Business Majors
Department website: https://www.neiu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/business-and-technology/departments/management-and-marketing
The Minor in Entrepreneurship introduces students from across the University to the principles of creativity, innovation, and venture development. Designed for non-business majors, the program provides a structured sequence of courses that helps students apply entrepreneurial thinking to their own disciplines. With a combination of required courses and flexible elective options, students learn how to recognize opportunities, develop business models, and translate their expertise into viable ventures. The minor prepares graduates to pursue entrepreneurial paths or bring innovation into careers within their chosen fields.
University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-Business Majors requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Introduction To Entrepreneurship | ||
| Creativity And Innovation | ||
| New Business Development | ||
| Elective Courses (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| Choose one or more courses from the following four: | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Technology and Modern Enterprise | ||
| Entrepreneurial Resource Planning | ||
| Entrepreneurship Practicum | ||
| The remaining elective may be selected from the following university-wide WIP courses: | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Writing In Anthropology | ||
| Art + Design | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Professional Practices In Graphic Design | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Professional Practices In Studio Art | ||
| Art History | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Methods Of Research In Art History | ||
| Biology | ||
| Writing Intensive Program:General Ecology | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Communication, Media & Theatre | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Writing In Communication, Media & Theatre | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Fundamentals Of Software Engineering | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Digital Forensics | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Language Development And Educational Implications | ||
| Economics | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Tools For Economists | ||
| Elementary Education | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Foundation Of Teaching The English Language Arts | ||
| English | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Methods for English Majors | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Earth Materials | ||
| Geography & Environmental Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Writing in GES | ||
| Global Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: The Power Of Writing: Interdisciplinarity As Critical Practice | ||
| History | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: The Historian's Craft | ||
| Human Resource Development | ||
| Writing Intensive Program:Communication In Human Resource Development | ||
| Health Sciences / Physical Education | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Writing In The Health Sciences And Physical Education | ||
| Justice Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program:Justice And Inequality | ||
| Latina/o & Latin American Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Culture & History Of Latinos | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Introduction To Advanced Mathematics | ||
| Middle Level Education | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Foundations Of Teaching English Language Arts In Middle Grades | ||
| Music | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Beethoven | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Seminar In Music History:Stravinsky | ||
| Nontraditional Degree Programs (Interdisciplinary Studies) | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Diversity In The Workplace | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Reasoning In Writing | ||
| Physics | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Modern Physics Lab | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Experimental Methods | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Comparative Political Systems | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Statistics And Research Methods I | ||
| Secondary Education | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: School Curriculum | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Critical Writing For Sociology | ||
| Social Work | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Human Behavior And The Social Environment I | ||
| Urban Community Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Research Writing In Urban Community Studies | ||
| Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: The Power Of Writing: Interdisciplinarity As Critical Practice | ||
| World Languages & Cultures | ||
| Writing Intensive Program: Cross-Cultural Communication | ||
| (If the WIP course required in your major program is not listed, please contact the Advising Office in the College of Business and Technology for guidance.) | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |