The Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is open to any MSU undergraduate student, regardless of major or home college. At the Burgess Institute, whether you’re studying Anthropology or Zoology, developing an entrepreneurial mindset will empower you to be a leader. Entrepreneurial skills are appealing to future employers and also necessary if you want to be your own boss.
Earning your Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation requires the completion of fifteen (15) credit hours and two (2) experiences. Here's what you need to know:
At least six (6) of the fifteen (15) credits must be unique to the Minor. That is, they cannot be used to fulfill another university, college, or major requirement.
For the Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in addition to the fifteen (15) credit hours, students also need to complete two (2) experiences. Students cannot do the same experience twice. Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Experiences are entrepreneurial projects that offer hands-on learning.
Students need to complete two (2) experiences by following the checklist below for each experience.
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2DAY VENTURE
Discovery Program
SpartaHack
Collegiate Level Pitch Competition
Ethics & Entrepreneurship Program
Build Your Brand Program
The Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the fastest growing academic minor on campus. Focused on building the entrepreneurial mindset, the minor is open to all majors and academic colleges.
If you have questions about the Minor, please make an appointment with Lillian Brooks.