Innovate Ideas. Build Businesses. Create Opportunities.
Program Overview
The Entrepreneurship minor at Elizabeth City State University is designed for students who are interested in developing the skills needed to start and manage their own businesses. Offered through the Department of Business & Economics, this program provides a foundation in business principles with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
The minor is specifically intended for students pursuing majors outside of Business Administration and Accounting, helping them gain the knowledge needed to create and sustain a business venture.
Who Should Minor in Entrepreneurship?
This minor pairs well with any major and is especially valuable for students in:
- Computer Science
- Aviation Science
- Criminal Justice
- Mathematics
- Arts and Media fields
Any student interested in innovation, leadership, or business ownership can benefit from this program.
Why Choose an Entrepreneurship Minor?
The Entrepreneurship minor enhances your degree by providing practical business knowledge and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Through this program, you will:
This minor is designed to help students succeed in situations where they may create their own opportunities through entrepreneurship.
What You’ll Study
The Entrepreneurship minor includes coursework that introduces students to key business and entrepreneurial concepts.
Areas of study include:
- Foundations of entrepreneurship
- Business operations and management
- Financial and economic principles
- Global or societal perspectives related to business
- Supporting coursework in related disciplines
Students explore how to move from an idea to a viable business while understanding the broader context in which businesses operate.
Program Structure
This minor consists of a structured set of business-related courses along with a required related area.
- Includes core business and entrepreneurship coursework
- Requires selection of an additional related course (such as global studies, political science, sociology, finance, language, or programming)
- Designed for students outside of Business Administration and Accounting majors
At Elizabeth City State University, minors typically require approximately 18 credit hours of coursework completed alongside a major.
Students should work with an advisor to select appropriate courses that align with their interests and career goals.
Career Opportunities
The Entrepreneurship minor provides skills in innovation, problem-solving, business development, and strategic thinking, which are valuable across many career paths.
Students may pursue careers in:
- Starting and managing their own business
- Small business or startup environments
- Business development and management
- Consulting or freelance work
- Corporate innovation and entrepreneurship roles
This minor is especially beneficial for students who want to create their own opportunities, lead initiatives, or bring innovative ideas into existing organizations.
Hands-On Learning
Emphasizing practical application of business concepts.
Students will:
- Explore how to develop business ideas into actionable plans
- Analyze real-world business challenges
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Connect business knowledge with their primary field of study
Coursework helps students think creatively while applying structured business principles.
Interested in adding the Entrepreneurship minor?
Connect with your academic advisor to learn how this program fits into your degree plan.
