UMUC

School of Undergraduate Studies

Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management

Students may seek an academic minor in strategic and entrepreneurial management.

Minor in Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management

Unleash the innovator in you. Prepared with these fundamental skills necessary to launch any business and make it a resounding success, you’ll quickly advance in your career. 

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in strategic and entrepreneurial management will be able to:

  • Apply key concepts and theories in strategic and entrepreneurial management areas.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of domestic and global issues that affect the business environment.
  • Discuss the major internal and external influences that should be considered in the development of organizational strategy.
  • Develop and evaluate the financial resources, promotional activities, and employee recruitment and training programs necessary in beginning a new venture.
  • Create a business plan for the new venture or business unit.
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of databases, the World Wide Web, and other library resources to retrieve information related to strategic and general management issues.
  • Develop effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for the workplace.

Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management Minor - Course Requirements

A minor in strategic and entrepreneurial management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in strategic and entrepreneurial management, chosen from the following courses:

Students are recommended to take BMGT 364 as the first course for the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements). Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.