Learn to be your own boss, enrich our world, and shape the future of the Creative Economy!
Students who minor in Entrepreneurship will dive deep into the world of start-ups, small businesses, and solo-preneurship within the Creative Economy. This minor will prepare students to form their own studio, office, firm or organization; develop their work, products or services; and market themselves for visibility, recognition, and success.
Eligibility
The Entrepreneurship minor is open to all BFA majors. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR301 | * Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MATH137 | * Mathematics of a Start Up | 3 |
| LIBS317 | * Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| LIBS318 | ** Business Communications | 3 |
| ENTR401 | ** Launchpad | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
* These courses have no pre-requisites and are open to all students, whether or not
they are enrolled in the minor.
** These courses must be taken as co-requisites.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
For more information about the Entrepenuership Minor including Program Learning Outcomes download one of the following PDFs.
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of
2025):
Entrepreneurship Minor Academic Plan 2021-22 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Entrepreneurship Minor Info Sheet 2022-23 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of
2027):
Entrepreneurship Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of
2028):
Entrepreneurship Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of
2029):
Entrepreneurship Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application
process.
For more info about the Entrepenuership Minor contact Minor Area Head, F. Miguel Valenti