Program Information

15 credits

The entrepreneurial studies minor covers the theoretical and practical considerations involved in establishing a new business organization. The program provides general knowledge in all functional areas of business: accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Additionally, it covers a wide range of specific topics including: innovation, business plan development, financing operations, personnel management, opportunity recognition, resource requirement planning and projections, growth management, and entrepreneurial success strategies.

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Contact Information

For more information about the Entrepreneurial Studies minor, contact Professor Brenda Canning, at (413) 748-3348, chairperson of the Business Management Department).

A. Required core courses (12 credits):

• BUSM 150 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BUSM 221 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• BUSM 230 - Concepts of Accounting Credits: 3
• BUSM 375 - Entrepreneurial Studies Credits: 3

B. Select one course from the following (3 credits):

• BUSM 340 - Small Business Management Credits: 3

• or

• BUSM 475 - Advanced Entrepreneurship Credits: 3