Minor in Entrepreneurship
Program Learning Outcomes for the Minor in Entrepreneurship
Upon completing the minor in Entrepreneurship, students will be able to:
- Execute the steps of the entrepreneurial process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset.
- Communicate effectively the value of an entrepreneurial venture.
Requirements for the Minor in Entrepreneurship
Students pursuing the minor in Entrepreneurship must complete:
- A minimum of 6 courses (18 credit hours) to satisfy minor requirements.
- A minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above.
- A maximum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit. For additional program guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.
- 4 courses (12 credit hours) to satisfy the Core Requirements.
- 1-2 courses, depending on course selection, (3 credit hours) to satisfy the Elective Requirement.
- 1 course (3 credit hours) to satisfy the Capstone Requirement.
The courses listed below satisfy the requirements for this minor. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of the minor’s academic advisor, or where applicable, the Program Director. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by the minor's Official Certifier). Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document the courses to be taken.
Summary
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Total Credit Hours Required for the Minor in Entrepreneurship | 18 |
Minor Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | ||
BUSI 220 | LILIE DESIGN THINKING | 3 |
BUSI 221 / ENGI 221 | NEW ENTERPRISES | 3 |
BUSI 223 | BUSINESS MODELING FOR ENTREPRENEURS | 3 |
BUSI 463 | ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY | 3 |
Elective Requirement | ||
Select 1 from the following: | 3 | |
FINANCING THE STARTUP VENTURE | ||
LEADING TEAMS AND INNOVATION | ||
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTION LEARNING and ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB I | ||
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTION LEARNING and ENTREPRENEURSHIP INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTION LEARNING and COMMUNICATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS | ||
Capstone Requirement | ||
Select 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
STUDENT VENTURE FUND: EVALUATING STARTUP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ||
LILIE NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Policies for the Minor in Entrepreneurship
Program Restrictions and Exclusions
Students pursuing the minor in Entrepreneurship should be aware of the following program restriction:
- As noted in Majors, Minors, and Certificates, i.) students may declare their intent to pursue a minor only after they have first declared a major, and ii.) students may not major and minor in the same subject.
Transfer Credit
For Rice University’s policy regarding transfer credit, see Transfer Credit. Some departments and programs have additional restrictions on transfer credit. The Office of Academic Advising maintains the university’s official list of transfer credit advisors on their website: https://oaa.rice.edu. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic program’s transfer credit advisor when considering transfer credit possibilities.
Program Transfer Credit Guidelines
Students pursuing the minor in Entrepreneurship should be aware of the following program-specific transfer credit guidelines:
- No more than 2 courses (6 credit hours) of transfer credit from U.S. or international universities of similar standing as Rice may apply towards the minor.
- Requests for transfer credit will be considered by the Program Director (and/or the program’s official transfer credit advisor) on an individual case-by-case basis
Additional Information
For additional information, please see the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website: https://entrepreneurship.rice.edu/
Opportunities for the Minor in Entrepreneurship
Academic Honors
The university recognizes academic excellence achieved over an undergraduate’s academic history at Rice. For information on university honors, please see Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude) and Distinction in Research and Creative Work. Some departments have department-specific Honors awards or designations.
Additional Information
For additional information, please see the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website: https://entrepreneurship.rice.edu/