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Entrepreneurship and Organizational Innovation, B.S.

Entrepreneurship and Organizational Innovation, B.S.

Program overview:

Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career aspiration, it’s a mindset that is about proactively seeking opportunities and engaging in innovative endeavors in both career and life. It is this mindset that is the focus of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Entrepreneurship and Organizational Innovation at St. Francis College. The program provides students with a foundational body of knowledge, which can be applied to maximize success within startups, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), multinational corporations (MNCs), or self-employment (full-time or side hustles).

Throughout the program’s coursework, students in the program are encouraged to develop an openness to learning, to consistently seek opportunities that have both economic and social value, and to lead by example-motivating and mobilizing others to do the same. After completing the program, students will emerge as next-gen entrepreneurial leaders with the ability to leverage challenges into opportunities and who create both economic and social value.

Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven curriculum is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

PLO 1: Apply innovation to human resource policy, reward systems, business processes, marketing, and strategic decision making through the lens of social responsibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
PLO 2: Analyze business and financial launch, growth, & exit strategies.
PLO 3: Develop personal and interpersonal skills (entrepreneurial mindset) needed to be a successful 'entrepreneur' and 'intrapreneur'(corporate entrepreneur) across any context.
PLO 4: Individually and/or collaboratively, argue persuasively for buy-in of innovative ideas or solutions with all-types of stakeholders.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Code

Title

Credits

 

General Education Requirements

48

FS

Understanding College

1

WRI1

Writing

3

OC1

Presentation

3

QR1

Mathematics

4

MAT-1105

College Algebra

 

DL

Digital Literacy

3

IT-1001

Computer Tools

 

ALC

Arts and Literature across Cultures

6

NSS

Natural Sciences

6

EP

Ethics and Philosophy

6

HGP

Historical and Global Perspectives

6

FH

Personal Wellness

2

RS

Religion

3

 

Choose one Foreign Language course

3

WRI-2250

Business Communication

3

COM-1000

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

PSY-1100

Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC-1000

Principles of Sociology

3

 

Major Requirements

61

ENT-1001

Introduction to Entrepreneurship 

3

ENT-1077

Entrepreneurial Ideation & Mindset 

3

ENT-1777

Design Thinking & Innovation 

3

ENT-2001

Entrepreneur Marketing & Innovation 

3

ENT-2003

Social Entrepreneurship 

3

ENT-2101

Entrepreneurial Finance 

3

ENT-2777

Global Entrepreneurship 

3

ENT-3003

IT in Entrepreneurship 

3

ENT-3307

Enterprise Innovation 

3

ENT-4997

Entrepreneurship Capstone 

4

 

Choose five ENT electives

15

BUS-1001

Organization and Management

3

BUS-2004

Corporate Social Responsibility in Film

3

HR-2204

Human Resources Management

3

MKT-2202

Gender & Sexuality in Marketing

3

ECO-1201

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

 

Liberal Arts

6

 

General Electives

7

 

Total Credits

120

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

The Entrepreneurship and Organizational Innovation, B.S. curriculum emphasizes innovation, strategic thinking, and responsible business leadership. Students learn to apply innovative approaches to organizational challenges, including human resource policies, reward systems, marketing strategies, and business processes while considering principles of social responsibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program develops students’ ability to analyze business opportunities and evaluate financial strategies related to launching, growing, and exiting ventures.

Through interdisciplinary coursework and experiential learning, students cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and strengthen the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs within organizations. The curriculum also emphasizes persuasive communication and collaboration, enabling students to effectively present and advocate for innovative ideas and solutions to a variety of stakeholders in dynamic business environments.

As part of its experiential focus, the program hosts an annual Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition where students present their business ideas to a panel of industry leaders. These professionals serve as judges, provide strategic feedback and mentorship, and select winning ventures, offering students valuable real-world exposure. The program also features regular guest speakers—successful entrepreneurs who share insights, experiences, and practical advice—helping to motivate students and connect classroom learning to real-world innovation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

🚀 Entrepreneur / Startup Founder – You will launch and manage new business ventures, developing innovative products, services, or business models.

🏢 Business Development Specialist – You will identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new markets for organizations.

💡 Innovation or Product Manager – You will lead the development and implementation of new products, services, or organizational initiatives.

📈 Marketing and Strategy Analyst – You will analyze markets, develop strategic plans, and support business growth and brand development.

🤝 Corporate Intrapreneur – You will drive innovation and new initiatives within established organizations to improve processes, services, or products.

📊 Management Consultant – You will advise organizations on strategy, innovation, and operational improvements.

🌍 Social Entrepreneur – You will develop ventures or initiatives that address social, environmental, or community challenges.

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