Entrepreneurial Studies Minor

Students majoring in 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.  In today’s competitive job market, a student who has the ability to “market” his/her skills effectively will be able to enter the job market with greater confidence and expertise.  In addition, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive in South Dakota and the global community students must now enter in order to find a job or start a business of their own. 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.

Requirements for Entrepreneurial Studies Minor: 19 or 22 cr

ACCT 210, Accounting I (3) and ACCT 211, Accounting II (3) or 
ACCT 406/506 Accounting for Entrepreneurs (3)
ENTR/BADM 336, Entrepreneurship I.................................3 credits offered Fall
ENTR/BADM 438/538, Entrepreneurship II ........................3 credits offered Spring
ECON 370, Marketing…………………………..............…..3 credits offered All
BADM 334, Small Business Management………....….......3 credits offered All
BADM 474, Personal Selling……………………….............3 credits offered Fall
BADM 492, Business Plan Writing & Competition.............1 credit offered Fall


Certificate in Entrepreneurship

This Certificate program offers specialized courses enabling individuals to gain the skills to start their own business and pursue entrepreneurial product and service development ideas.  All courses are offered through Interactive video at networked sites across South Dakota and are scheduled during evenings and/or weekends. 

Requirements for Certificate in Entrepreneurship:

Complete 10 of the following 12 courses:

Course schedule can be found at http://entr.sdstate.edu [External Hyperlink]

Click here to visit the SDSU Entrepreneurship Opportunities website.