Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Co-Major
The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must be concurrently enrolled in and must complete another major at Miami University. The co-major complements this primary major, which provides significant depth and breadth in an academic discipline. There is no specific degree designation for the co-major; students receive the degree designation of their primary major. Entrepreneurship refers not simply to the action but also to the mindset that underlies the ability to think creatively and the capacity and willingness to act. The John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship provides the educational foundation and the resources needed to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, understanding that virtually every profession demands a level of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Across all academic divisions, students benefit from the entrepreneurial mindset, because virtually every profession demands a level of entrepreneurial thinking. Our goal is graduate students who are “job-ready, day one.” Problem-solving, innovation, creativity and tenacity are assets in any field, and the institute has the foundation of experts and resources to offer students invaluable experiences. Our students come from 100 different majors across campus, each bringing a unique skill set to the table, and we give you the tools and coaching to apply them. We are a collaborative and innovative environment. We have a commitment to mentorship, skill development, passion-finding and creating life-long value. Stop by FSB 2078 to learn more about joining our team.
Skills
- The ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Communicate to others to convey information effectively
- Adjust actions in relation to others’ actions, the industry, or current marketplace
- Provide customer and personal services
- Assess customer needs and meet quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Think creatively and strategically to solve problems and invent solutions
Employers
- Deloitte
- PwC
- EY
- KPMG
- Plante Morgan
- RSM US LLP
- BDO
- Crowe LLP
- Protiviti
- Andersen Tax
Career Opportunities
- Business Technology Analyst
- Management Trainee
- Program Manager
Sample Plans
Choose the academic year that you began at Miami:
2023-2024
Entrepreneurship and the ability to recognize opportunities to create viable, sustainable solutions are skills needed across all disciplines. The Entrepreneurship Co-Major exposes students to the mindset and behavior of successful entrepreneurs as well as the principles and concepts associated with entrepreneurship in startup, social, creative, and corporate ventures. The program complements majors in all of Miami's academic divisions and promotes the applications of entrepreneurial concepts in support of each student's passion, regardless of major. Entrepreneurship courses are for those interested in building a new business, adding value to an existing organization, or learning the skills necessary in every workforce. The Co-Major provides a framework for understanding entrepreneurship from a variety of disciplines and application of entrepreneurial skill sets to meet societal and workplace demands.
Co-Major Information
- 31 credit hours
- Open to all students
- The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must complete a primary major in any academic division at Miami University.
- The Entrepreneurship Co-Major requires an application for admission; a limited number of students will be admitted each year.
- Contact Dr. Jim Friedman, jim.friedman@miamioh.edu, or visit Entrepreneurship Co-major webpage for more information
- Refer to the 2023-2024 General Bulletin for course pre-and/or co-requisite requirements
Co-Major Requirements
Required:
- ESP 101 (1) - Entreprenuership Foundations
- ESP 201 (3) - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models
- ESP 251 (3) - Entrepreneurial Value Creation and Capture
- ESP 252 (3) - Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creativity and Organization
- ESP 394 (3) - Applied Entrepreneurship: Workforce Preparation
Select Two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321 (3) - Startup Entreprenuership
- ESP 331 (3) - Social Entrepreneurship
- ESP 341 (3) - Corporate Entrepreneurship
- ESP 351 (3) - Creativity in Entrepreneurship
Select 6 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 102 (1) - Entrepreneurial Immersion: From Idea to Opportunitiy*
- ESP 321 (3) - Startup Entreprenuership
- ESP 331 (3) - Social Entrepreneurship
- ESP 341 (3) - Corporate Entrepreneurship
- ESP 351 (3) - Creativity in Entrepreneurship
- ESP 432 (3) - Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship (L.I.F.E.)
- ESP 444 (3) - Entrepreneurship: Venture Capital Immersion
- ESP 477 (maximum 3 hours) - Independent Studies
- ESP 481 (3) - Technology, Products, and Ventures
- ESP 490 (1-3; maximum 6 hours) - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
Complete both of the following Capstone experiences:
- ESP 401 (3) - Entreprenuership: New Ventures
- ESP 461 (3) - Entrepreneurial Consulting
*Maximum 1 hour of ESP 102
2022-2023
Ranked in the “Top 10 Undergraduate Public Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies” in the nation for 10 years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review®, the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University is an internationally-recognized program that emphasizes strong academic research and immersive, real-world learning opportunities in the areas of creativity and innovation, startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing and technology commercialization. Distinguishing features include a cross-disciplinary focus that engages students from 70 different majors across campus, curricular and co-curricular programs that integrate effectively with top entrepreneurial ecosystems across the nation, and impressive numbers of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience.
Entrepreneurship is the ability to recognize opportunities to create viable, sustainable solutions are skills needed across all disciplines. The Entrepreneurship Co-Major exposes students to the mindset and behavior of successful entrepreneurs as well as the principles and concepts associated with entrepreneurship in startup, social, creative, and corporate ventures. The program complements majors in all of Miami’s academic divisions and promotes the applications of entrepreneurial concepts in support of each student’s passion, regardless of major. Entrepreneurship courses are for those interested in building a new business, adding value to an existing organization, or learning the skills necessary in every workforce. The Co-Major provides a framework for understanding entrepreneurship from a variety of disciplines and application of entrepreneurial skill sets to meet societal and workplace demands.
Combined with team-based learning facilitated by world-class faculty who have an unwavering commitment to academic research and undergraduate education and a passion for mentoring students, this program unleashes the entrepreneurial mindsets, helping students develop both the technical skills and emotional intelligence to add entrepreneurial value to their work after graduation.
Co-Major Information
- 31 credit hours
- Open to all students
- The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must complete a primary major in any academic division at Miami University.
- Satisfies the thematic sequence requirement for non-business majors.
- The Entrepreneurship Co-Major requires an application for admission; a limited number of students will be admitted each year. Contact Dr. Jim Friedman, jim.friedman@miamioh.edu, or visit Entrepreneurship minor webpage for more information: http://miamioh.edu/fsb/academics/entrepreneurship/academics/minor/index.html
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin: www.miamioh.edu/bulletin
Co-Major Requirements
Required:
- ESP 101
- ESP 201
- ESP 251
- ESP 252
- ESP 394
Select Two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
Select 6 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 102
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
- ESP 444
- ESP 477 (maximum 3 hours)
- ESP 481
- ESP 490 (maximum 6 hours)
Select 6 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 401
- ESP 461
2021-2022
Ranked in the “Top 10 Undergraduate Public Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies” in the nation for 10 years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review®, the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University is an internationally-recognized program that emphasizes strong academic research and immersive, real-world learning opportunities in the areas of creativity and innovation, startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing and technology commercialization. Distinguishing features include a cross-disciplinary focus that engages students from 70 different majors across campus, curricular and co-curricular programs that integrate effectively with top entrepreneurial ecosystems across the nation, and impressive numbers of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience.
Entrepreneurship is the ability to recognize opportunities to create viable, sustainable solutions are skills needed across all disciplines. The Entrepreneurship Co-Major exposes students to the mindset and behavior of successful entrepreneurs as well as the principles and concepts associated with entrepreneurship in startup, social, creative, and corporate ventures. The program complements majors in all of Miami’s academic divisions and promotes the applications of entrepreneurial concepts in support of each student’s passion, regardless of major. Entrepreneurship courses are for those interested in building a new business, adding value to an existing organization, or learning the skills necessary in every workforce. The Co-Major provides a framework for understanding entrepreneurship from a variety of disciplines and application of entrepreneurial skill sets to meet societal and workplace demands.
Combined with team-based learning facilitated by world-class faculty who have an unwavering commitment to academic research and undergraduate education and a passion for mentoring students, this program unleashes the entrepreneurial mindsets, helping students develop both the technical skills and emotional intelligence to add entrepreneurial value to their work after graduation.
Co-Major Information
- 31 credit hours
- Open to all students.
- The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must complete a primary major in any academic division at Miami University.
- Fulfills the thematic sequence requirement for non-business majors. Does NOT fulfill the thematic sequence requirement for business majors.
- The Entrepreneurship Co-Major requires an application for admission; a limited number of students will be admitted each year. Contact Dr. Jim Friedman, jim.friedman@miamioh.edu, for more information.
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Additional Resources:
Co-Major Requirements
Required:
- ESP 101
- ESP 201
- ESP 251
- ESP 252
- ESP 394
- ESP 401
- ESP 461
Select Two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
Select 6 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 102 (maximum 1 hour)
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
- ESP 444
- ESP 481
- ESP 477 (maximum 3 hours)
- ESP 490 (maximum 6 hours)
2020-2021
Ranked in the “Top 10 Undergraduate Public Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies” in the nation for 10 years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review®, the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University is an internationally-recognized program that emphasizes strong academic research and immersive, real-world learning opportunities in the areas of creativity and innovation, startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing and technology commercialization. Distinguishing features include a cross-disciplinary focus that engages students from 70 different majors across campus, curricular and co-curricular programs that integrate effectively with top entrepreneurial ecosystems across the nation, and impressive numbers of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience.
Combined with team-based learning facilitated by world-class faculty who have an unwavering commitment to academic research and undergraduate education and a passion for mentoring students, this program unleashes the entrepreneurial mindsets, helping students develop both the technical skills and emotional intelligence to add entrepreneurial value to their work after graduation.
Co-Major Information
- 31 credit hours
- Open to all students.
- The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must complete a primary major in any academic division at Miami University.
- Fulfills the thematic sequence requirement for non-business majors. Does NOT fulfill the thematic sequence requirement for business majors.
- The Entrepreneurship Co-Major requires an application for admission; a limited number of students will be admitted each year. Contact Dr. Jim Friedman, jim.friedman@miamioh.edu, for more information.
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Additional Resources:
Co-Major Requirements
Required:
- ESP 101
- ESP 201
- ESP 251
- ESP 252
- ESP 394
- ESP 401
- ESP 461
Select Two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
Select 6 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 102 (maximum 1 hour)
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
- ESP 444
- ESP 481
- ESP 477 (maximum 3 hours)
- ESP 490 (maximum 6 hours)
2019-2020
Ranked in the “Top 10 Undergraduate Public Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies” in the nation for 10 years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review®, the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University is an internationally-recognized program that emphasizes strong academic research and immersive, real-world learning opportunities in the areas of creativity and innovation, startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing and technology commercialization. Distinguishing features include a cross-disciplinary focus that engages students from 70 different majors across campus, curricular and co-curricular programs that integrate effectively with top entrepreneurial ecosystems across the nation, and impressive numbers of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience.
Combined with team-based learning facilitated by world-class faculty who have an unwavering commitment to academic research and undergraduate education and a passion for mentoring students, this program unleashes the entrepreneurial mindsets, helping students develop both the technical skills and emotional intelligence to add entrepreneurial value to their work after graduation.
Co-Major Information
- 31 credit hours
- Open to all students.
- The term "co-major" is unique and indicates that students must complete a primary major in any academic division at Miami University.
- Fulfills the thematic sequence requirement for non-business majors. Does NOT fulfill the thematic sequence requirement for business majors.
- The Entrepreneurship Co-Major requires an application for admission; a limited number of students will be admitted each year. Contact Dr. Jim Friedman, jim.friedman@miamioh.edu, for more information.
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Additional Resources:
Co-Major Requirements
Required:
- ESP 101
- ESP 201
- ESP 251
- ESP 252
- ESP 401
- ESP 461
Select Two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
Select 9 hours from the following (must differ from selections above):
- ESP 102 (maximum 1 hour)
- ESP 321
- ESP 331
- ESP 341
- ESP 351
- ESP 481
- ESP 477 (maximum 3 hours)
- ESP 490 (maximum 6 hours)