Curriculum Requirements
Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship
Minor Requirements
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| IENG 421 | Technology Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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This course focuses on technology entrepreneurs and their new ventures. It helps students to understand key aspects of entrepreneurship and the formation of new technology companies. Major topics include learning to identify and evaluate innovation opportunities, assessing an industry, conducting a market analysis, intellectual property strategies, the founding team, developing a business plan, understanding and managing risks, and financing a new venture. Students will learn how to assess the feasibility of a startup venture, as well as how to apply best practices for planning, launching, and managing new companies. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| SBES 310 | Small Business and Entrepreneurial Creation | 3 |
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A comprehensive examination of required skills, resources and techniques needed to transform an idea into a successful business enterprise. Students are introduced to a series of practical issues in the formation of a new business as well as evaluating whether a new product or service has market, financial, and management viability within the current economic environment. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 423 | Technology Entrepreneurship: Seminar1 | 3 |
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This course will use technology entrepreneurship and current start-up cases to study the whole process of founding a start-up firm, including its financial planning, intellectual property, marketing, policy, operation, etc. 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)1 | 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: 9 Credits | ||
[1] Permission of minor coordinator is required prior to enrollment. The minor coordinator may also approve another capstone course to be substituted for IENG 423 or ETCS 350.ElectivesStudents must take two courses (six credits) from any of the following fields of interest (you may mix and match fields of interest). |
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| Engineering Electives | Credits: | |
| IENG 240 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 141 or MATH 170. Economic problems relevant to the management-engineering decision-making environment, managerial costs, interest, depreciation, break-even analysis, capital budgeting, replacement decisions. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 485 | Seminar Project | 3 |
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Topics of current interest in Industrial Engineering / Engineering management involving special project analysis and design are covered in the course. This course is repeatable. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 251 | Project Engineering | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 161 or MATH 170. In this course, we discuss development and management of engineering and technology projects. Project proposal preparation, resources and cost estimating, project planning, organizing, and controlling, network diagrams and the techniques are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETCS 150 | Entrepreneurship for Beginners | 3 |
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Entrepreneurship for Beginners (ENGINE) is a dynamic and interactive course designed for the second year students with the aim to introduce foundational concepts of entrepreneurship, foster innovative thinking, and provide real-world insights into the entrepreneurial journey. Each session will be led by the instructor, who will facilitate discussions and address student queries. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Marketing Electives | Credits: | |
| 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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| MRKT 405 | International Marketing | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MRKT 102. Designed to develop a systematic approach for analyzing trends shaping the global marketplace. Among others, physical, cultural, socio-demographic, legal/political and technological factors are explored. Emphasis is placed on development and implementation of optimal marketing programs to capitalize on emerging market opportunities as well as the avoidance of the pitfalls inherent in cross-national marketing activities. Students will use generative AI tools to develop and assess a global marketing mix for a product or service of their choice. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MRKT 422 | Marketing of New Products and Transformative Innovation | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MRKT 102 and junior/senior status Students will employ AI tools alongside traditional methods to conceptualize, develop, launch and manage new products and transformative innovation. An in-depth evaluation of the product life-cycle will analyze its various stages and how careful planning and management will extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MRKT 430 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MRKT 102 In this course, students will learn to apply digital tools to the evolving marketing landscape. This includes digital products and services (e.g., the Internet of Things) as well as digital distribution, digital pricing and payment systems, and digital media and promotions (email marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing, online advertising, web analytics, mobile marketing). Students will learn to use AI tools to optimize digital marketing strategies by streamlining data analysis, enhancing content personalization, and improving customer engagement. Upon completion, students will be able to develop a marketing plan, leveraging AI-driven insights for digital products, distribution, pricing, and promotional strategies that adapt to real-time market demands. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Business/Finance Electives | Credits: | |
| 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 | Corporate 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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| Design Electives | Credits: | |
| ARTD 155 | Maya I, Hard Surface Modeling | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ARTC 251 In addition to the introduction of Maya 3D, its interface and the most important modeling techniques, this course emphasize the creation of hard surface models. Students learn various methods of polygonal modeling, as well as foundations of UV layout, texturing, lighting and animation as they become increasingly important in the following courses. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTC 360 | Maya II, Organic Modeling | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ARTD 155 Students will advance their skills in designing and building anatomically correct organic models, such as characters and creatures. The course can accompany the Character Rigging course. It will encompass the creation of geometry and its deformation and control through character rigs as it is pertinent to character animation. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTC 361 | Maya III, Building Worlds | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ARTC 360 In this course, students learn how to design worlds including their environments, exterior and interior structures, props, and characters as it applies to many professional areas of application, such as animation, and games of visual effects. Students may choose to cover various aspects of design or focus on a professional area of specialization they want to prepare for. This course allows students to focus on individual areas of interest. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| AAID 140 | Visualization I | 3 |
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The course focuses on three areas simultaneously: technical drawing, graphic and fine arts, and an introduction to computer applications in architecture and design. It includes descriptive geometry, art composition, mediums and techniques, analysis and theory of fine art, and computer software application. The course assists the production of the required Design Studio portfolio. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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Students are allowed to count courses that are part of their major degree completion requirements towards the minor requirements as long as the following two conditions below are met:
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| Total Program Credits = 15 |