Students

Course Title Changes in TRACS!!

Beginning with registration for Fall 2008 courses, all College of Management entrepreneurship courses will be listed with the prefix MIE. We will no longer be using the BUS prefix for entrepreneurship courses. For example, if you are looking for the course that used to be called BUS 310, you will now need to look for the course called MIE 310. There are no changes to the course content, these changes apply only to the naming of the courses.

Minor in Entrepreneurship

The Minor in Entrepreneurship was created to expose students from all over campus, in all disciplines, to entrepreneurial thinking. This thought process can be used in many life applications. Experiential learning and interaction with the business community are key elements of the courses.

The minor begins with the basics and takes continuous steps forward to accelerate the learning curve, reduce the number of mistakes that are inherent in the entrepreneurial process. Most importantly, the minor will create the opportunity for students to excel. The focus is on developing individuals who are able to apply their skills and knowledge in any way they choose.

How do I apply?

All that is required to start the Minor in Entrepreneurship is sophomore standing; no application is necessary at this time. Students will be required to fill out an application upon completion of all courses with a passing grade.

Step 1: Obtain sophomore standing (at least 30 hours completed)

Step 2: Sign up for and complete with a passing grade MIE 310 and/or MIE 311(both courses must be complete to move on)

Step 3: Sign up for and complete with a passing grade MIE 412 and MIE 413 (it is strongly recommended that these courses be taken in the same semester)

Step 4: Sign up for and complete MIE 419

Step 5: Complete and submit a NC State Application for Minor

The Courses

Round 1:

MIE 310 Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Provides an overview of business concepts applied in entrepreneurial ventures.

MIE 311 Entrepreneurship Skills: Develops the skill sets necessary to succeed in entrepreneurial environments.

Round 2:

*It is strongly recommended that the following two courses be taken in the same semester.

MIE 412 Finance and Accounting for Entrepreneurs: Offers an understanding of the funding community and the financial knowledge necessary to drive a business.

MIE 413 New Venture Planning: Provides an understanding of the business planning process and how to execute that process successfully.

Round 3:

MIE 419 Entrepreneurship Practicum: A project class that offers real life implementation of the skills and knowledge students have been exposed to throughout the previous courses.

OR

MIE 495Y Social Entrepreneurship Practicum: A project class that offers real life implementation of the skills and knowledge students have been exposed to throughout the previous courses.