Curriculum Requirements
B.S. in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Applied Artificial Intelligence
General Education
| Foundations | Credits: | |
| FCWR 101 | Writing I: Foundations of College Composition | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRIT 100 or Writing Placement Exam A course introducing students to the fundamentals of college composition. Topics include writing process, rhetorical strategies, basics of critical reading and thinking, analytical writing, and argumentative writing. This course serves as a foundation to prepare students to succeed in other academic writing contexts. Coursework includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 151 | Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 101 or WRIT 101 Further development of the academic writing process, critical thinking, and analytical reading skills taught in FCWR 101. Focus on academic research planning, source evaluation skills, and audience awareness leading to a documented research paper. Specific attention to academic integrity in research writing. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 301 | Communication for Business | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral communication appropriate for business careers. Focusing on communicating to specific audiences and developing an effective writing process, students will write in business formats such as memos, letters, reports, proposals, and resumes. Some assignments will include research and documentation. Students will deliver informative and persuasive oral presentations. Course work includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
| Data Literacy | Credits: | |
| DATA 101 | Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society | 3 |
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This course introduces students to the power of data as applied to real-life problems in today's data-driven world. Students will learn basic statistical concepts, how to identify reliable data, and to think critically about how to extract meaning from data. The course will discuss various biases, including social biases, how they affect data gathering and analysis, and how to address these biases. The course will also address ethical and moral issues associated with statistics, data collection and visualization, and data analysis. Students will learn how to present a narrative supported by data. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Seminars (select courses from at least three of the four areas) | Credits: | |
| ICBS 3XX | Behavioral Science choice | 3 |
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| ICLT 3XX | Literature choice | 3 |
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| ICPH 3XX | Philosophy choice | 3 |
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| ICSS 3XX | Social Science choice | 3 |
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| Total: 12 Credits | ||
| Students must take four seminar courses from at least three different areas of study. | ||
| Math and Science Core | Credits: | |
| MATH 125 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 101 or Math Placement Exam. Review of elementary algebra and selected topics in statistics and probability. Sets, real numbers, graphing, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, relations and functions, solving systems of linear equations, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, introduction to probability. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Science choice | Any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS course | 6 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
Major Requirements
| Liberal Arts for Business | Credits: | |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
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A study of basic economic concepts emphasizing analysis of the aggregate economy. The fundamental concepts of national income and its determination, economic fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 204 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
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An examination of the processes of price determination, output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade and finance, and alternative economic systems. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| QANT 201 | Statistical Sampling Theory | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 151 or MATH 170. This course introduces students to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Coverage includes applications to business and other disciplines and the use of technology as a decision support tool. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MATH 151 | Fundamentals of Calculus | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 125 or higher or Math Placement Exam. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to calculus and its applications in business and the applied sciences. Topics covered include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, tangent lines, extrema, concavity, curve sketching, optimization, exponential and logarithmic functions, antiderivatives, definite integrals, and applications such as marginal analysis, business models, optimization of tax revenue, minimization of storage costs, finding areas, and concepts of probability extended to discrete and continuous sample spaces. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MATH 161 | Basic Applied Calculus | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 136 or higher or Math Placement Exam. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to calculus and its applications in business and the applied sciences. Topics covered include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, tangent lines, extrema, concavity, curve sketching, optimization, exponential and logarithmic functions, antiderivatives, definite integrals, and applications such as marginal analysis, business models, optimization of tax revenue, minimization of storage costs, finding areas, and concepts of probability extended to discrete and continuous sample spaces. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 12 Credits | ||
| Professional Development Series | Credits: | |
| BUSI 111 | Professional Development I | 1 |
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This course helps students develop essential academic and professional skills through interactive workshops and advising. Students will practice study and time management strategies, explore NYIT’s academic resources, and begin career planning. By the end, they will complete a career assessment, build a resume and LinkedIn profile, and create a personalized plan for academic and career success. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1 |
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| BUSI 212 | Professional Development II | 1 |
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The second course in a three-part sequence, this class provides sophomores with advanced academic and professional skills. Emphasis is placed on career exploration, job search preparation, and professional development through the refinement of résumés, interview techniques, and personal branding to support long-term success. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1 |
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| BUSI 313 | Professional Development III | 1 |
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The final course in three-part professional enrichment series, this capstone prepares third-year students for career success. Emphasizing the six NACE career readiness competencies, it integrates strengths assessments, guest speakers, and simulations while guiding students to refine professional development plans and establish clear career pathways. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1 |
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| Total: 3 Credits | ||
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| ACCT 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
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A study of accounting fundamentals. Topics include the accounting cycle, statement preparation, systems, asset valuations, accounting concepts, and principles for the sole proprietorship. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FINC 201 | Corporation Finance | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take ACCT 101 or ECON 202 and one course in this group: MATH 125 or MATH 141 or MATH 151 or MATH 170. An overview of the financial management function in modern business, emphasizing the time value of money and financial analysis. The financial and economic environment and capital markets and securities are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| LLAW 110 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
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This course examines the legal and ethical environment of domestic and international business including contracts, agency and intellectual property and analyzes the regulatory environment including employment law, consumer law and antitrust. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MGMT 102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
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A study of organizations and of the activities of a manager in an organization. The course follows a functional approach, analyzing such management concepts as organizing decentralization, use of staff, human relations, conflict, decision-making, planning , supervision, communication, and financial and production control systems such as budgeting and PERT. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MRKT 102 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
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Study of the process by which consumers' needs and wants are analyzed and satisfied within the context of a modern marketing system. Investigation of current developments in the external environment affecting the marketing process. The role of marketing institutions in facilitating the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers is analyzed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 15 Credits | ||
| Entrepreneurship Core | Credits: | |
| ENTR 101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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A comprehensive examination of required skills, resources and techniques needed to transform an idea into a successful small business enterprise. Students are introduced to practical issues in the formation of new businesses including evaluating market viability, developing business models, understanding legal structures, and creating financial plans. This course integrates AI tools for market research, competitive analysis, and business planning, creative campaign development, preparing students to launch ventures in the modern entrepreneurial landscape. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 201 | Design Thinking, Product Strategy, and Marketing for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MRKT 102 This course introduces students to how new ventures discover opportunities, design solutions, and bring products to market under conditions of uncertainty, while learning to use AI tools as thoughtful complements to entrepreneurial judgment. The course integrates design thinking, product management, and marketing strategy, emphasizing customer discovery, minimum viable products (MVPs), AI-supported analysis, and evidence-based decision making. Through team-based projects and applied assignments, students learn to define customer problems, test value propositions, and develop go-to-market strategies tailored to resource-constrained startups, using AI for tasks such as market research, rapid prototyping, and message development while critically reflecting on its limitations and ethical implications. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 205 | Cloud Technology Ventures | 3 |
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This course examines cloud-native technologies and AI platforms as foundations for modern entrepreneurial ventures. Students explore cloud infrastructure, software-as-a-service business models, API-driven architectures, and AI/ML integration for scalable startups. Emphasis is placed on leveraging no-code/low-code platforms, understanding cloud economics, and building AI-enhanced applications without extensive programming. Students develop practical cloud deployment skills essential for launching technology-enabled ventures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 301 | New Venture Creation | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ENTR 101 This course examines the process of creating high-potential, scalable ventures distinct from traditional small businesses. Students learn to identify and evaluate opportunities with significant total addressable markets (TAM), develop sustainable competitive advantages, and design business models for exponential growth. Emphasis is placed on understanding market dynamics, building defensible moats, achieving product-market fit, and creating ventures attractive to investors and capable of scaling beyond local or regional markets. Students leverage AI tools for market validation, competitive analysis, and strategic planning while developing entrepreneurial judgment about venture scalability. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 305 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
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This course examines the financial foundations of entrepreneurial ventures from startup formation through exit. Topics include financing choices and funding sources, venture capital and angel investing, venture deal structures, financial forecasting and modeling, valuation of new ventures, staged financing, and exit strategies. Emphasis is placed on applying financial tools, including artificial intelligence (AI)–based analytics and forecasting methods, to evaluate risk, structure financing decisions, and assess value across the venture life cycle. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 310 | Operations for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: QANT 201 or Waiver This course covers the quantitative techniques needed to design, manage, and scale the operations of an entrepreneurial venture. Students learn how to analyze business processes and waiting times, manage quality and start-up inventory, and how to select and coordinate with suppliers. Emphasis is placed on the use of AI and on the analytical and managerial skills needed to bootstrap costs and scale operations in support of venture growth. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 315 | Digital and Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
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This course explores core marketing concepts through the lens of entrepreneurship. Students will learn to build brand identity, leverage social and digital media, create influencer partnerships, and develop integrated marketing campaigns tailored to startups and small ventures. Emphasis is placed on practical, low-budget strategies to grow a business and attract customers. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 320 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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This course introduces students to the concept and practice of social entrepreneurship, focusing on how individuals and organizations use business principles to address social and environmental problems and community challenges. Social entrepreneurship involves creating innovative and sustainable ventures that prioritize social impact while generating revenue to support their mission. Through case studies, class discussions, and applied projects, students will explore how social enterprises operate, the challenges they face, and their role in promoting positive social change. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENTR 401 | Leadership for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MGMT 102 This course examines leadership in entrepreneurial settings, focusing on how entrepreneurs guide ventures, teams, and decision-making under uncertainty. Team-based projects complement lectures with applied leadership analysis. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 27 Credits | ||
| Capstone and Experiential Experience | Credits: | |
| ENTR 405 | Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ENTR 101 This course prepares students to design and implement business strategies for entrepreneurial new ventures. Working in groups, students will develop a comprehensive strategic plan for their business ideas, applying concepts such as opportunity identification, value proposition, competitive positioning, resource selection, and organizational design. The course will also address strategies for growth and scaling. AI tools will be used to gather relevant market data to complement students’ judgment. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETCS 350 | Necessary Eleven Steps to Tech Startups (NESTS) | 3 |
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential steps involved in starting and managing a technology startup. It covers a variety of critical topics, including business modeling, legal considerations, funding, marketing, and team building, culminating in a final pitch event. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, this course offers practical insights and hands-on experience in startup development. A Business Plan is required; must be approved by Department Chair Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| Electives | Credits: | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 15 | |
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| Interdisciplinary Electives | 9 | |
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| Total: 24 Credits | ||
| Choose all electives with an academic advisor. | ||
| Total Required Credits = 120 |