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Entrepreneurship, BA


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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement


Bachelor of Arts Degree

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:

  1. Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
    Or
  2. Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of American Sign Language IV (COMD 4920 ) and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (COMD 4780 ), and by passing an exit interview.
    Or
  3. Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
    Or
  4. Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

  1. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
    Or
  2. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

Huntsman School of Business Acumen (40 credits)


All majors in the Department of Management must complete the following business acumen, in addition to the specific courses listed for the major. Prior to Huntsman School of Business admission and prior to enrolling in courses numbered 3000 or above, ECN 1500  and MIS 2200  must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Note:


All 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the Huntsman School of Business are restricted to students admitted to the Huntsman School or another USU major with an overall GPA of at least 2.67 and completion of at least 40 credits.

Entrepreneurship Major (22 credits)


Entrepreneurship focuses on the development of entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities. These include recognizing viable business opportunities and developing business concepts that allow firms to take advantage of unique competencies and capabilities. In addition, there is substantial emphasis on the acquisition and allocation of resources, as well as on organizing, leading, and empowering people.

Elective Courses (6 credits)


Elective Option Two—Select one of the following three courses:


Note:


Students completing the Entrepreneurship major requirements must take MGT 4880  as their senior capstone course. Students should also note that MGT 3510  and MGT 3520  must be taken prior to MGT 4520 .

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