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
Program Requirements
- ESP 101 (1 credit) - Entrepreneurship Foundations
- ESP 201 (3) - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models
- ESP 251 (3) - Entrepreneurial Value Creation and Capture
- ESP 252 (3) - Applied Entrepreneurship: Workforce Preparation
- Select two of the following content courses:
- ESP 321 (3) - Startup Entrepreneurship
- 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 Opportunity
- ESP 321 (3) - Startup Entrepreneurship
- 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) - Independent Studies
- ESP 481 (3) - Technology, Products, & Ventures
- ESP 490 (1-3; maximum 6) - Special Tiopics in Entrpreneurship
- Complete both of the following Capstone experiences:
- ESP 401 (3) - Entrepreneurship: New Ventures
- ESP 461 (3) - Entrepreneurial Consulting
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
