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Entrepreneurship Minor

Entrepreneurship
Minor

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Entrepreneurship Minor Students
TURN IDEAS INTO ACTION
Open to all University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, the minor in entrepreneurship equips you with the real-world problem-solving skills, competency, resilience and curiosity to confidently pursue your passions and advance your career. Through a sequence of courses taught by Center for Entrepreneurship faculty, you will have opportunities to learn by doing, make meaningful connections with community and alumni leaders and entrepreneurs and prepare for future entrepreneurial ventures of your own or a career in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Gain the knowledge and skills to start or buy a business, work at a startup or lead growth for an established company
  • Make meaningful, transformative connections with community and alumni leaders and entrepreneurs inside and outside the classroom
  • Be empowered to find and pursue your passions
  • Access to exclusive resources and experiences

Career Outcomes

A minor in entrepreneurship creates opportunities for you to build your own path. You will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and innovative mindset needed to thrive in various roles across industries. Here are just a few examples of the diverse careers our graduates have pursued:

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Small Business Owner

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Founder

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Chief of Staff

Chief Executive Officer

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Franchisee

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Family Business Owner

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Venture Capital Analyst

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Business Development Manager

Marketing Agency Owner

Customer Success Manager

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Nonprofit Leader

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Account Executive

Coursework and Program Structure

Non-Business Student Track

(9 hours entrepreneurship + 9 hours business for non-majors)

  • ENTR 321 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • ENTR 421 - Identifying and Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  • ENTR 423 - Business Plan Development and Decision Making
  • ACCT 200 - Accounting for Business Decisions
  • ECON 200 – Economic Essentials and Issues
  • MRKT 300 - Contemporary Marketing OR FINA 300 - Financial Decision Making

In addition to the core entrepreneurship curriculum, students on this track will take basic courses in finance, accounting and marketing. This track is intended for students unfamiliar with the foundational business practices.
Business-Student Track

(12 hours entrepreneurship)

  • ENTR 321 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Organizations
  • ENTR 421 - Identifying and Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  • ENTR 422 - Managing Rapid Growth and Change
  • ENTR 423 - Business Plan Development and Decision Making

Students taking this track will complete the core entrepreneurship courses offered by the Center. This track is intended for students majoring in fields housed within the College of Business.
How to Enroll
Students interested in enrolling in the minor should do so through MyRed.

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Contact

Center for Entrepreneurship

entrepreneurship@unl.edu
HLH 315
402-472-3353