Entrepreneurship
About the Concentration
Concentration: 24.0 quarter credits
Entrepreneurs and the new ventures they create fuel the economy. Entrepreneurs recognize market opportunities that others fail to see. A thriving population of entrepreneurs is essential to progress. Drexel's tradition of technological excellence and entrepreneurial spirit provide LeBow with an opportunity to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary entrepreneurship curriculum in the Philadelphia region. Our entrepreneurship faculty bring a unique blend of research, experiences and teaching in this area. In addition, LeBow is able to integrate the resources and offerings of the Baiada Center for Technology Entrepreneurship into our curriculum.
The concentration in entrepreneurship is designed for students interested in starting their own ventures, working for start-up companies, or pursuing traditional jobs with large corporations and consulting firms that may involve launching new business units, joint ventures, and creating strategic alliances.
The concentration in entrepreneurship provides students with a required hands-on experience to study and work at the Baiada Center for Technology Entrepreneurship. Moreover, the curriculum includes courses in finance, law and marketing that are geared toward the issues in entrepreneurship.
Concentration Requirements
24.0 quarter credits
| MGMT 260 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4.0 |
| MGMT 363 | Directed Study in Entrepreneurship | 4.0 |
| MGMT 364 | Technology Management | 4.0 |
| MGMT 365 | Business Plan for Entrepreneurs | 4.0 |
| Select two of the following: | 8.0 | |
| Entrepreneurial Law | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| New Product Development | ||
| Marketing for New Ventures | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Career Opportunities
The entrepreneurship concentration prepares students for a wide range of job opportunities.
- Traditional jobs with large corporations and consulting firms: Careers may involve joint venture or strategic alliances that require the creation and launch of new business units.
- Employment in new ventures: Because they are able to make valuable contributions, individuals with an academic background in entrepreneurial studies are in demand among start-ups and growing new ventures.
- Entrepreneurs: Increasingly, students are interested in starting their own ventures. At Drexel, this is evidenced by the popularity of our Baiada Business Plan Competition and the incubating companies in the Baiada Center for Technology Entrepreneurship.
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Minor in Entrepreneurship
The minor in entrepreneurship is designed for students from a range of backgrounds who are interested in starting their own ventures, working for start-up companies, or pursuing traditional jobs with large corporations and consulting firms that may involve launching new business units, joint ventures, and creating strategic alliances.
The curriculum draws upon Drexel University's tradition of technological excellence and the offerings of the Baiada Center for Technology Entrepreneurship. Coupled with the student co-op experience, the program provides a distinctive curriculum that may encompass real entrepreneurial issues.
Requirements
- No more than 2 courses or 8 credits (or 3 courses and 9 credits if classes were taken under the “old curriculum”) required by a student’s major may be counted towards this minor.
- A grade of “C” (2.0) or better must be earned for each course in this minor for it to be counted.
- No more than two transfer courses may be used to complete this minor. Transfer credits must be taken before matriculated at Drexel.
- Students in the process of completing a degree granting program out of the Goodwin College of Evening and Professional Studies, (BS or BSCOEPS), may enroll in 700 sections of the courses they choose that meet the minor requirements. All other students in the process of completing a degree granting program from other colleges/schools within Drexel University must enroll in the 500 sections of the courses they choose that meet the minor requirements.
- Students should check the pre-requisites of all classes when selecting electives. It is the responsibility of the student to know pre-requisites
- Business Administration and Business & Engineering majors may not minor in Accounting, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Economics, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing and/or Operations Management.
All prospective students should meet with an advisor from the College as soon as possible. Call 215-895-2110 to set up an appointment.
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| MGMT 260 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4.0 |
| MGMT 364 | Technology Management | 4.0 |
| MGMT 365 | Business Plan for Entrepreneurs | 4.0 |
| Select two of the following: * | 8.0 | |
| Entrepreneurial Law | ||
| Introduction to Finance | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| New Product Development | ||
| Marketing for New Ventures | ||
| Directed Study in Entrepreneurship ** | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
| * | Students select two of the following (or 8 credits of courses from a different college/school with approval from the Department of Management). |
| ** | For seniors only, with permission from the Head of the Department of Management. |
Facilities
So that Drexel business students gain the most up-to-date access to both hardware and software used in professional settings, major advances in the technologies used in the corporate world are constantly being matched by upgrades on campus.
Beginning in summer 2011, construction will begin on a 12-story, $92 million academic center for the LeBow College of Business, replacing Matheson Hall. The new state-of-the-art will continue strengthening faculty research, student learning and the nourishment of a community consisting of faculty, students, alumni and business leaders. The building will help unite faculty, students and staff now housed in four locations throughout Drexel's main campus and is expected to open in 2014.
The Leonard Perlstein Business Learning Center houses state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and tiered mock boardrooms, as well as the LeBow College Business Executive Education Center.
Courses
BUSN 101 Foundations of Business I 4.0 Credits
Introduces the fundamental structures and functions of business organizations and the opportunities for career advancement within such organizations. Develops relevant business skills for professional success, emphasizing teams, communication, and real-world examples.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .
BUSN 102 Foundations of Business II 4.0 Credits
Exposes students to the external environments (local, national, and international) within which business organizations operate. Continues to build on important managerial and communication issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .
Prerequisites: BUSN 101 [Min Grade: D]
BUSN 103 Advanced First Year Business Seminar 2.0 Credits
Continues to address topics and professional development introduced in the Foundations of Business I and II courses. Further develops students; knowledge and skills in a variety of areas, which may include effective boardroom presentations, individual financial strategy, leadership issues, corporate communication, career management and decision making. May be repeated once for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 4 credits
BUSN 104 Career Management for Non Co-op Students 0.0 Credits
Covers career development topics including resume writing, job search strategies and interviewing. My LIFEfolio will also be introduced as a career planning tool. This class will equip non co-op students to develop a career strategy, utilize successful job searching techniques and integrate My LIFEfolio as part of their career progression.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
BUSN 110 Orientation Seminar for Evening Students 1.0 Credit
Assists students in the transition to a university environment. Provides exposure to ideas and life skills that are essential to success at Drexel, in the business community, and beyond. Emphasizes faculty, administration, and peer contact.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
BUSN 111 Foundations for Business 4.0 Credits
Provides an integrated foundation for future business courses. Orients transfer and evening students to the main disciplines and functions of business, in both the internal and external environments; enables hands-on analysis of information and decision-making in a competitive arena; and provides an opportunity to develop teamwork and to enhance communication, presentation, and other management skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore
BUSN 112 [WI] Career Management Business Residency 4.0 Credits
Provides students with a practical framework for career planning through the use of career assessments, interactive exercises, and personal reflections. Students will investigate viable career paths, analyze internal and external motivators, and enhance their communication, leadership, and presentation skills through an online simulation, electronic portfolio, and employer site visit. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
BUSN 200 Introductory Seminar in Business Research 4.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of methods used in business research. It will cover the development of research questions and hypotheses, research design and methods used in business, and the analysis and interpretation of data.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .
BUSN 211 Peer Mentoring & Leadership Practicum 2.0 Credits
This course is designed to highlight and develop mentoring and leadership skills required to guide and assist incoming freshmen in their transition to college. Students will develop critical thinking as it relates to leadership and the integration of those skills. The course is experiential in nature as students will immediately look to apply knowledge gained within the course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Sophomore.
Prerequisites: UNIV 101 [Min Grade: B]
BUSN 301 Accounting and Finance for Nonfinancial Professionals 3.0 Credits
A study of the accounting process and financial evaluation to enable nonfinancial professionals to work effectively with accountants and financial specialists in order to understand financial responsibilities within their profession and to make sound financial decisions. Basic accounting principles, financial statements, and financial analysis techniques will be emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
BUSN 399 Independent Study in Business 0.5-12.0 Credits
College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
BUSN 401 Special Topics in Business I 1.0 Credit
Various special topics of particular interest to the business student.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
BUSN 402 Special Topics in Business II 2.0 Credits
Various special topics of particular interest to the business student.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
BUSN 430 Mentoring & Leadership Development Practicum 2.0 Credits
The role of the Peer Mentor is one of a role-model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to teach mentoring skills required by Teaching Assistants in BUSN 101 and for early career managers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 115 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 116 [Min Grade: B]
BUSN 431 Mentoring & Leadership Development Practicum 2.0 Credits
The role of the peer mentor is one of a role model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to teach mentoring skills required by Teaching Assistants in BUSN 102 and for early career managers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 115 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 116 [Min Grade: B]
BUSN 432 Leadership & Mentoring Practicum 4.0 Credits
The role of the TA is one of a role-model, tutor and trusted colleague. This course is designed to guide and assist upperclassmen as they support BUSN 101/102 students in their initial journey into business as well as provide leadership insights and experiences that highlight theses secondary leadership roles.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 115 [Min Grade: B] and ACCT 116 [Min Grade: B]
BUSN 451 Business Consulting 4.0 Credits
Students work in small teams to consult with community partners on various business projects. Students evaluate, design, plan, and implement capstone projects that integrate various business disciplines, determine project scope and objectives, define conceptual and theoretical issues, conduct research, analyze data, present plans and recommendations. Case studies model relevant issues for discussion. Client team meetings during business operations occur.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
BUSN 481 Special Topics in Business 0.5-12.0 Credits
Covers various topics of particular interest to business students. All terms.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
BUSN 498 Special Topics in General Business 12.0 Credits
This course covers topics of particular interest to students in general business.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
BUSN 499 Independent Study in General Business 0.5-20.0 Credits
College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
