Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship

We prepare engineers, applied scientists and technical professionals for career advancement in business leadership and management. Our focus is to help students at all levels achieve their career objectives and succeed in technical and engineering fields.

The undergraduate minor in engineering entrepreneurship prepares students for entrepreneurship in a startup venture or within a larger corporation. Students develop knowledge of entrepreneurial and leadership skills while being introduced to the multiple facets of entrepreneurship, innovation, creative development and the entrepreneurial process.

  • Develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills
  • Be prepared to work in startups or established companies
  • Complement your undergraduate studies and skills with a minor

Top 20 public U.S. university for engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Connect with many high-tech companies right here in Boulder, many of which sponsor internships or mentorship programs

Top 15 public university for entrepreneurship

(U.S. News & World Report, 2019)

Be successful.

A minor in engineering entrepreneurship allows you to enter the workforce with additional skills and knowledge alongside your major area of study.

 

Be prepared for success with business skills alongside your technical knowledge

 

Lockheed Martin, Seagate Technology, Ball Aerospace and Boeing employ graduates from the College of Engineering and Applied Science

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in engineering entrepreneurship is open only to students with majors in the College of Engineering and Applied Science or the BA in computer science program. To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours, consisting of two required courses and three elective courses.

Required course topics include:

  • Technology Ventures and Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial Product Development

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.