Goodwin College of Business
Entrepreneurship Minor

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit with the Entrepreneurship Minor

The Entrepreneurship minor at Benedictine University is an innovative program that will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to start and grow a successful business. Learn the fundamentals about the different types of businesses, how to develop business ideas, and how to write a business plan. You’ll also learn about the financial and legal aspects of starting and running a business.

The Entrepreneurship minor at Benedictine University is the perfect way to launch your entrepreneurial career.

Students in the entrepreneurship minor have the opportunities to:

• Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship: You’ll learn about the different types of businesses, how to develop business ideas, and how to write a business plan. You’ll also learn about the financial and legal aspects of starting and running a business.
• Gain real-world experience: You’ll work on a real-world entrepreneurial project with a family business. This will give you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a real-world business challenge.
• Develop your entrepreneurial skills: You’ll develop your skills in strategy, marketing, negotiation, management, finance, and problem-solving. You’ll also learn how to manage the unique challenges of running a family business.
• Learn from the best: You’ll learn from experienced entrepreneurs and faculty members who are experts in family business entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs work in a wide range of industries

A recent survey done by Guidant Financial found that small business entrepreneurs work in a wide range of industries, but the top three startups are:

Food and restaurant operations
Retail
Business services

Other top industries for small business entrepreneurs include health and fitness, finance, insurance, and law. Regardless of the industry, innovation and perseverance are essential for success.

Here are some courses you may take in the Entrepreneurship Minor program:

• Entreprensurship (Introduction)
• Family Business
• Capital Acquisition and Alternative Investments
• Technology Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Challenge

Entrepreneurship Courses (ENT)

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