Program: Entrepreneurial Studies Minor - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Barb Heller, Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Ness School of Management and Economics
Harding Hall 139
605-688-4141

Program Information

Students selecting any academic major will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the skills needed to start, own, and/or operate a business, become a community leader, transfer technology to a merchandisable product, and assist others in entrepreneurial efforts. This minor is designed to give all students the opportunity to earn a better living and to contribute to society via their chosen field (major) by becoming an entrepreneur.

Course Delivery Format

The program offers courses on campus, with limited online coursework.

Academic Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the courses in the minor.

Requirements for Entrepreneurial Studies Minor: 18 Credits

ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
ENTR 236 - Innovation and Creativity Credits: 3
ENTR 237 - Entrepreneurship Development Credits: 3
ENTR 338 - New Venture Creation Credits: 3
MKTG 370 - Marketing (COM) Credits: 3

Electives

Select one course from the following. Credits: 3

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 430 - Income Tax Accounting (COM) Credits: 3
BLAW 350 - Legal Environment of Business (COM) Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 474 - Personal Selling (COM) Credits: 3

Entrepreneurial Studies Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose