Entrepreneurial Studies Major

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Program Coordinator/Contact
Eluned Jones, Department Head
Jason Zimmerman, Assistant Department Head
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 142
605-688-4845
E-mail: jason.zimmerman@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/econ
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Program Information
The major in Entrepreneurial Studies is designed to enhance entrepreneurial talent by providing students with the knowledge, skills and experiences to think entrepreneurially and create value in our society. The program allows students cultivate a mindset for thinking creatively and develop the ability to be innovative. The curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurship, business management, and interdisciplinary electives.

Student Learning Outcomes
Entrepreneurial Studies graduates will be able to demonstrate:

Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts of economics and management that underlie the global economy and commerce;
Demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative and qualitative analytical methods from economics and management to decision-making;
Interpret and articulate analysis and decisions orally and in writing;
Make and support ethical decisions.

Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus, with limited online coursework, usually during the summer.

Requirements for Entrepreneurial Studies Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 102
Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements** Credits: 5

Goal #1 First Year Seminar
Credits: 2
Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility
Credits: 3

College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science Requirements: 34

Bachelor of Science

Natural Science Credits: 14
   With 6 credits of Biological Sciences
   With 8 credits of Physical Sciences

STAT 281 - Intro to Statistics
: Credits 3
Social Sciences Credits: 12
Humanities Credits: 8

SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications and Bachelor of Science Specifications .

Major Requirement Credits: 58

ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics * ** (COM) Credits: 3
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
ENTR 236 - Innovation & Creativity Credits: 3
ENTR 237 - ENTR II: Entrepreneurship Development Credits: 3
BADM 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
ENTR 338 - ENTR III: New Venture Creation Credits: 3
BADM 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 370 - Marketing (COM) Credits: 3
ENGL 379 - Technical Communication (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
ENTR 410 - Financing Innovative Ideas Credits: 3
BADM 457 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
BADM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
CSC 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 476-576 - Marketing Research (COM) Credits: 3
ENTR 483 - Small Business Consulting (COM) Credits: 3 or
ENTR 494 - Internship
Credits: 3
ENTR 488 - Entrepreneurial Studies Capstone Credits: 1

Elective Credits: 13

Total Required Credits: 120

Curriculum Notes

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.