BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
College: Business
Degree: B. S.
Limited Access: YES
Contact: Business Undergraduate Programs Office and Advising Center
Address: 328 Rovetta Business Building, FSU
              PO Box 3061110
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1110
Phone: (850) 644-3892
E-Mail: ugprog@cob.fsu.edu
Fax: (850) 644-7332

Description of Major
Students will learn about entrepreneurial and small business management fundamentals and concepts from qualified faculty members, as well as from entrepreneurs and small business owners/managers. They will have opportunities to learn what is needed to start a business venture, as well as consult with an ongoing small business person. The College's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship provides services to the small business community and learning opportunities for students. In the first two years at FSU, students should take courses to complete the following four requirements: Liberal Studies (general education) requirements, Gordon Rule Writing requirement, Multicultural Course requirements, and Prerequisite Coursework requirements. Some courses may fulfill requirements in multiple areas. Electives in the first two years should focus on gaining additional exposure to the social and behavioral sciences, and on improving communication and analytical reasoning skills.

Prerequisite Coursework: 21 hours.  The following courses must be completed with a “C-“ or better:
ACG X021 (3) Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACG X071 (3) Introduction to Managerial Accounting
CGS X100 (3) Microcomputer Applications for Business
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO X023 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
MAC X233 (3) Calculus for Business and Non-Physical Sciences
STA X023 (3) Business Statistics
Other courses might serve as acceptable alternatives to these common program prerequisites.  Please see http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec for a current list of approved substitutes.

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
Admission to the limited access programs in the College of Business is competitive and depends on availability of faculty and space by discipline. Eligibility for an individual will be based on the following: 1) cumulative grade point average based on all college level work attempted; and 2) satisfactory completion of required prerequisite coursework (ACG2071 is not required prior to admission). Requirements in effect at the time of application to the College (after at least 52 hours have been completed) will determine eligibility. The required GPA may change each year; the current required GPA is available at www.cob.fsu.edu.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.   You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.

Major Program of Studies at FSU:  54 hours
Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses.  All courses must be completed with a grade of “C-“ or better.
General Business Core Requirements for ESBM majors (15 hours):
BUL 3310 (3) The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
FIN 3403 (3) Financial Management of the Firm
GEB 3213 (3) Business Communications
MAN 3240 (3) Organizational Behavior
MAR 3023 (3) Basic Marketing Concepts
General Business Breadth Requirements for ESBM Majors (15 hours):
Both of the following:
ISM 3003 (3) Foundations of Management Information Systems
QMB 3200 (3) Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions
Plus three electives from the following list of courses:
FIN 3244 (3) Financial Markets, Institutions, and International Finance Systems
HFT 3240 (3) Managing Service Organizations
MAN 3504 (3) Services Operations Management
MAN 3600 (3) Multinational Business Operations
MAN 4720 (3) Strategic Management and Business Policy
MAR 3400 (3) Professional Selling
REE 3043 (3) Real Estate
RMI 3011 (3) Risk Management/Insurance
Major Area Requirements for ESBM Majors (24 hours):
ESBM majors must complete eight courses as listed below. A “C-“ or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the major area requirements. No course may be used to satisfy both the major area and the general business breadth requirements.
Required courses:
GEB 3130 (3) Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
GEB 4110 (3) Business Plan Development
GEB 4113 (3) Managing the Small to Mid-Sized Company
GEB 4131 (3) Entrepreneurial Seminar
Plus four electives from the following list of courses:
ACG 3171 (3) Analysis of Financial Statement Presentation
ACG 3331 (3) Cost Accounting and Analysis for Business Decisions
FIN 4424 (3) Problems in Financial Management
GEB 4122 (3) Seminar in Small Business Analysis and Assistance
HFT 3003 (3) Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
MAN 3504 (3) Services Operations Management
MAN 4301 (3) Human Resource Management
MAR 3323 (3) Promotional Management
MAR 3461 (3) Principles of Purchasing
MAR 4403 (3) Sales Management
REE 3043 (3) Real Estate

Computer Skills Competency:  0 hours beyond prerequisites.  CGS 2100 (3).

Oral Communication Competency:  0 additional hours. 
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  Business majors complete GEB 3213.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hours Required 120
Liberal Studies 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 21*
Major Coursework 54
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0 beyond prerequisites
Oral Communication Competency 0 beyond major
Electives to bring total credits to 120
*Some Prerequisite courses may also be counted as part of Liberal Studies.

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.

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