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Entrepreneurial Studies
(Interdepartmental Undergraduate Minor)
Supervisory Committee: Howard E. Van Auken (Business), Chair; D.
Draper (Vet Med); Eric O. Hoiberg (Ag); Pat Patterson (Engineering);
Linda Niehm (Family & Cons. Science); Kate Schwensen (Design);
Peter Orazem (LAS); Roger A. Smith (Education).
Entrepreneurial Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides
opportunities to students to learn about entrepreneurship—the
starting of new business ventures. It serves to complement the student’s
major area of study, whether it be electrical engineering, horticulture,
textiles and clothing, or veterinary medicine, by offering a means
of putting theory and science into practice. The goal of the Entrepreneurial
Studies program is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to
start and manage new ventures. In addition to feasibility analysis
and business planning, the program deals with the topics of innovation,
technology transfer, industry analysis, and competitive strategy.
Although the program introduces some fundamental concepts from accounting,
finance, marketing, and management, it does not attempt to substitute
for any business courses in these areas.
A minor in entrepreneurial studies is available to all undergraduate
students at ISU. (Students majoring in the College of Business may
major or minor in Management with an option in Entrepreneurship
and Strategy and are thus not eligible for the entrepreneurial studies
minor.) Students must follow college specific rules in selecting
courses and must consult with the representative of that college
to the Entrepreneurial Studies Supervisory Committee. The college
representatives to the supervisory committee will be responsible
for advising students in their college, and will inform students
about the details of the college rules.
Minor
A student seeking a minor in entrepreneurial studies must successfully
complete a minimum of 15 credits in courses approved for use in
the entrepreneurial studies program, including the two required
courses, Management 310 and 313. Management 310, Entrepreneurship
and Innovation, is the introductory course and provides an overview
of the entire field. Management 313, Feasibility Analysis and Business
Planning, serves as the capstone course through its emphasis on
developing an idea for a new venture, conducting a feasibility study,
researching the potential market, analyzing the competition, and
preparing a formal business plan. Up to six of the 15 credits required
for the minor may also be used in the student’s required program
of study. Interested students should see a representative of the
Entrepreneurial Studies Supervisory Committee in the college of
their primary major for the list of approved courses.
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