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Minor in Entrepreneurship
Minor in Entrepreneurship for non-Business majors
Bring your big ideas to life with a Minor in Entrepreneurship from UT Permian Basin. Whether you dream of launching your own startup, running a local business, or driving innovation from within an organization, this program gives you the tools to do it confidently.
You'll explore the creative, strategic, and practical sides of business ownership - learning how to raise capital, market effectively, and think like an entrepreneur. Housed in UTPB’s AACSB-accredited College of Business, this minor is designed to complement any major and add value to your future career path.
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Minor Requirements
Students are required to complete a total of 18 semester hours with 4 required courses and 1 elective.
Required Courses
- ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting OR ACCT 1301 Accounting for non-Business majors
- BUSI 3335 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
- ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
- MNGT 3310 Principles of Management
- MRKT 3300 Principles of Marketing
One Entrepreneurship Elective
- Raising Entrepreneurial Capital (recommended), Small Business Management, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Managing Technology, Small Business Marketing, Retailing and Distribution, Sales Management
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View Academic CatalogWho can add a Minor in Entrepreneurship?
The Entrepreneurship minor is open to any undergraduate student at UT Permian Basin, regardless of major. It’s a great addition for students in business, engineering, arts, and other creative or technical fields.
How many credit hours are required for the minor?
The minor requires 18 semester credit hours, including foundational and elective courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and management.
What courses are required for the Entrepreneurship minor?
You’ll complete a combination of the following courses (subject to catalog updates):
- BUSI 3335 – Foundations of Entrepreneurship
- BUSI 4310 – Raising Entrepreneurial Capital
- Additional electives may include courses in small business marketing, sales management, and innovation.
Yes! The coursework is specifically designed to help students develop practical skills in business planning, funding, marketing, and innovation—key tools for launching and sustaining a new venture.
Is this minor only for business majors?
Not at all. This minor is ideal for students from any discipline who are interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, or innovation. Whether you’re in the arts, sciences, or humanities, it’s a valuable addition.
Do I need to apply separately for the minor?
No separate application is required. Just speak with your academic advisor to officially declare the minor and ensure it fits into your degree plan.
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