Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Minor
The Minor in Entrepreneurship is administered by the Management and Business Department and the Arts Administration Program.
OVERVIEW:
A minor in entrepreneurship with two distinct areas of focus, one in business entrepreneurship and the other in arts entrepreneurship, offers students a versatile and innovative platform to explore the multifaceted enterprises of entrepreneurial endeavors. In the business area, students develop a deep understanding of traditional entrepreneurship, honing skills related to market analysis, business planning, financial management, and the startup ecosystem. Meanwhile, the arts entrepreneurship area caters to the unique needs of creative individuals, equipping students with the tools and knowledge to transform their artistic passions into sustainable careers. Skidmore’s dual-focus entrepreneurship minor encourages students to harness their creative and analytical talents, empowering them to innovate and thrive in the ever-changing worlds of both business and the arts, providing a dynamic foundation for future success in these diverse and exciting spaces.
While the same requirements of the entrepreneurship minor apply to all students, the structure of the minor includes flexibility for each student to tailor their course of study to their interests. For each requirement, students are free to choose either the AA or MB alternative.
Students interested in exploring the arts entrepreneurship path should consult with Prof. Elizabeth Dubben, edubben@skidmore.edu.
Students interested in exploring the business entrepreneurship path should consult with Prof. Cathy Hill, chill@skidmore.edu.
Entrepreneurship Minor
The ENT minor consists of a minimum of 6 courses totaling not less than 18 credit hours, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation (Complete one course) | ||
| AA 201 | Foundations of Arts Administration | 3 |
| MB 107 | Business and Organization Management | 4 |
| Financial Management (Complete one course) | ||
| AA 205 | Introduction to Financial Management for the Arts | 3 |
| MB 322 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship (Complete one course) | ||
| AA 318 | The Entrepreneurial Artist | 3 |
| MB 350 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 3 |
| Focused Electives (Complete a minimum of 6 credits) | ||
Electives from across the College curriculum, chosen in consultation with the MB Chair or AA Program Director, or their delegate. | ||
| Structured Field Experience (Complete a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses) | ||
| AA 341 | Structured Field Experience | 1-4 |
| AA 371 | Independent Study in Arts Administration | 1-4 |
| AA 397 | Arts Entrepreneurship Experience | 1-4 |
| AA 398 | Professional Internship in Arts Entrepreneurship | 1-4 |
| AA 399 | Professional Internship in Arts Administration | 1-9 |
| MB 371 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
| MB 397 | Entrepreneurship Experience | 1-4 |
| MB 399 | Professional Internship in Business | 1-4 |
Multiple Counting of Courses:
Standard college rules apply for the multiple counting of courses as stated in the effective Catalog. Specifically, there can be no more than a two-course overlap in total for a major/minor program or for two minor fields. The student is responsible for being familiar with and following the appropriate guidelines.