Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor

Prepare for startup creation and growth in the modern business landscape through hands-on, real-world experiences that help you identify and evaluate entrepreneurial business opportunities.

Through the Fisher entrepreneurship and innovation minor, you will gain an edge in business planning skills with an entrepreneurial mindset. This minor allows you to complement your major with strategic knowledge to launch and grow a startup, manage finances, and innovate to turn challenges into opportunities.

The Fisher alumni network gives you the chance to learn about real-world startup projects from industry mentors and our entrepreneur-in-residence.

Program Overview

Hands-on learning and networking opportunities are built into the entrepreneurship and innovation program.

The entrepreneurship and innovation minor consists of 18 credits designed to develop a solid understanding of entrepreneurship principles, small business management, and the skills needed to launch and sustain a startup while navigating the financial landscape.

Two elective courses in the minor allow you to enhance your ability to address the diverse challenges of entrepreneurship as a leader. Choose from a wide range of course topics that include digital marketing, lean startup methodologies, entrepreneurial finance, legal considerations, family business dynamics, and scaling strategies.

You’ll have the chance to engage in experiential learning opportunities through business pitch competitions and real-world projects with local businesses. The minor in entrepreneurship and innovation is available to all majors at Fisher.

Life After Fisher

Become an entrepreneur and innovator in any field with this minor that complements many majors at Fisher. An entrepreneurial mindset with practical business skills equips you to become a disruptor in education, health care, business, and beyond. With this interdisciplinary minor, you’ll be ready to drive innovation and lead in various professional fields, including:

Business Development
Consulting
Sales Leadership
Social Entrepreneurship

MBA Early Assurance Program

Fisher offers a select group of incoming first-year students who enter Fisher directly from high school an opportunity to participate in the MBA Early Assurance Program.
Learn More About Early Assurance

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Practice

Integrating Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Health Care

BioTech Disruptor – Driving innovation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
TelePharm Entrepreneur – Bringing digital solutions to pharmacy services.
Health Care Innovator – Using entrepreneurship to improve patient care and wellness solutions.
MedTech Entrepreneur – Innovating with medical technology and digital health tools.

Integrating Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Arts and Sciences

Social Impact Entrepreneur – Solving community challenges through business.
Sustainability Innovator – Focused on innovating for sustainability and environmental impact.
Digital Media Disruptor – Innovating in media, design, and the creative economy.
Tech Entrepreneur – Blending technology with business innovation.

Integrating Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Education

Edupreneur – Innovating in teaching, educational technologies, or consulting.
Learnovator – Combining learning and innovation to create new educational solutions.
Pedagogy and Curriculum Entrepreneur – Pioneering new teaching methods while designing new curricula.
EdTech Disruptor – Leveraging technology to transform education.

“ As an experienced entrepreneur, I believe in providing insightful advice to students and assisting them with navigating the land mines of the entrepreneurship journey. The School of Business has an excellent reputation for helping its students prepare for continuing their education or transitioning into the real world. ”