Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, BS

Contact:

Office of Undergraduate Programs, 215 Whitman School of Management, 315-443-2361.

The major theme of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is entrepreneurial management. Entrepreneurial management is defined as the ability to envision and create new business ventures whether in a startup situation or within a mature organization; the ability to identify new opportunities; and the ability to grow and renew existing businesses (including nonprofit organizations) in a healthy, productive manner. Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial managers must deal with numerous challenges and opportunities including managing proficiently in rapidly growing global markets. These exciting challenges require new ways of thinking, creating, and managing. They also require personal courage and risk-taking.

Graduates of the EEE program are particularly well-suited for the growing opportunities found in both small and large organizations requiring entrepreneurial skills. A primary educational mission of the EEE program is to help students recognize and capitalize on their own entrepreneurial potential.

Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the comprehensive learning outcomes listed in the Whitman School’s Undergraduate Education description, students in this major are expected to achieve the following additional learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate an entrepreneurial business opportunity

2. Describe key entrepreneurial challenges, such as finance, marketing and growth

Major Requirements

Students majoring in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises must take the following courses (credits in parentheses):

Sophomore or Junior Year

EEE 370 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (3)

Junior and Senior Year

Major electives (12)
Business elective (3)

Major electives are chosen from the following:

Additional Information

Note: Students are eligible to apply for D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internships (EEE 490), which may be taken for up to 3 credits.

Note: A major in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises requires 15 credits of EEE courses and 3 credits of a business elective. The senior capstone course, EEE 457 , does not count as part of the EEE major.