BS in Entrepreneurship
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Managerial Studies degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Business Administration section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies. Students who wish to pursue the entrepreneurship degree may seek individual advising on their programs of study through the Undergraduate Programs office.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | ||
| General Course Requirements | 48 | |
| Business Core | 42 | |
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| Business Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
General and Basic Course Requirements
See General and Basic Course Requirements in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.
Business Core
See Business Course Requirements in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENTR 310 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR 445 | New Venture Planning | 3 |
| ENTR 454 | Entrepreneurship New Venture Formation | 3 |
| Nine additional hours selected from among the nonrequired 300- or 400-level courses in Entrepreneurship (except ENTR 499), or ENTR 444. | 9 | |
| Entrepreneurship Internship Program | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Family Business Management | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Entrepreneurial Consulting | ||
| Special Topics in Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Business Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Select 12 hours from courses offered at the 300- or 400-level in the College of Business Administration, except the 495 Integrative courses. It is recommended that students choose from the following list of courses, which are particularly related to Entrepreneurship. Some courses have prerequisites, which will require careful planning. Students may also choose to use their business electives to complete a second concentration or business minor, which will require careful planning. | 12 | |
| Business Law I: Commercial Transactions | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Managerial Consulting | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| Marketing and Sales Channels | ||
| Branding | ||
| Introduction to Sales | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Product Management | ||
| Business-to-Business (B2B) Marketing | ||
| Digital and Social Media Marketing | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Sample Business Major Curriculum
See Sample Business Major Curriculum in the College of Business Administration section. See your academic advisor for an individualized major map in your field of study.