Innovation & Entrepreneurship Interdisciplinary Minor
About
The interdisciplinary minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship helps students develop a human-centered mindset that they can use to create new social or commercial ventures or to reinvent organizations that will remain competitive in an ever-changing landscape. Emphasis is placed on a hands-on experiential approach that will prepare students to thrive in a fast-paced complex environment that puts a premium on empathy and the exchange of diverse ideas to create innovative solutions. The 18-credit minor includes 36 courses from 19 different majors that encourage students to develop an individualized course of study that complements their existing major or professional interests. Students in Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, Natural and Applied Sciences, Education, and Allied Health majors are welcome to enroll.
Application of the Minor
Innovation & Entrepreneurship skills and practices are applicable to any career path, whether launching a new venture, working within a startup, or contributing to innovations in an existing organization. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor fosters the development of an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. The courses emphasize developing a human centered approach that will prepare students to thrive in a fast-paced complex environment that puts a premium on empathy and the exchange of diverse ideas to create innovative solutions. Empathetic entrepreneurs better understand the needs of those they serve (customers and stakeholders) and the communities in which they work, increasing opportunities for their enterprise to have a positive social and economic impact. Students develop practical innovation and entrepreneurship skills and practices that apply to any career path, whether launching a new venture, working within a startup, or leading innovations within an existing organization for them to remain competitive in an ever-changing corporate climate.
The Interdisciplinary Minor - Outcomes
The minor is designed to allow students to develop a course of study that complements their existing major or professional interests and is open to students enrolled in all majors. I&E minors will:
- Conceptualize how to start a business or contribute to transforming an existing business.
- Understand the critical organizational and operational components of launching and growing an enterprise.
- Develop self-awareness of their own aptitude and attitude related to innovation and entrepreneurship to facilitate opportunities for personal growth.
- Build practical skills and experiences to apply to their chosen career and professional aspirations.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor Info Sheet
Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Testimonials
I came to Loyola as a Studio Art major and was torn between my passion for creativity and interest in business. Thanks to the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minor, I was able to combine these passions through a Business Management major with the I&E minor. This path allowed me to take courses that fulfilled my passion for art and business.
When choosing a minor to go with my Marketing major, I felt that Innovation and Entrepreneurship was a unique pairing that could set me apart from my peers in the Marketing field. Applying my skills and knowledge from the I&E minor could help me in virtually any job I have in the future.
The I&E Minor was a crucial part of my experience at Loyola. The program enabled me to build and develop many interpersonal and professional skills that will are relevant to my chosen career path and will contribute to my success throughout the future.
Featured Courses & Programming
- Foundation Course (1)
- Cornerstone Courses (2)
- MG451 - Social Entrepreneurship
- BA495 - Applied Angel Investing
- Electives (2)
- Courses in a technical area of interest, including with a student's major that complement the I&E program
- See "Electives" section below - Wide selection of courses, including specific courses for non-business majors, enhances access to students outside of Sellinger
- Capstone (1)
Current Course Catalog - Requirements for Minor
Electives
Electives enable students to focus on courses in a technical area of interest, including within a student’s major that compliments the I&E program. The wide selection of courses listed below enhances access to the minor for students in all of Loyola’s major areas of study.
Sellinger
- AC201 - Financial Accounting*
- EC304 - Survey of International Economics OR
- EC446 - International Trade
- EC347 - Economics of Race & Inequality
- EC405 - Game Theory & Economics Information
- EC450 - Managerial Economics
- FI320 - Financial Management
- FI322 - Investments
- FI350 - Financial Modeling
- IB282 - Global Environment of Business*
- IB315 - International Management
- MG201 - Management*
- MG306 - Managing Teams
- MG333 - Global Strategy for Sustainability
- MK240 - Marketing*
- MK440 - Selling Concepts & Strategies
- MK442 - Strategic Marketing
- MK444 - New Product Development and Management
- LW305 - Legal Environment of Business
Arts & Sciences
- BL109 - Modern Marvels of Biotechnology
- BL315 - Bench to Bedside: Translating Science to Patient Care
- CM304 - Business Journalism
- CM308 - Multimedia Storytelling
- CM312 - Web I
- CM321 - Mobile Media
- CM365 - Podcasting & Long-Form Digital Audio
- CM375 - Animation & Motion Graphics
- CS403 - Discovering Information in Data
- DS403 - Discovering Information in Data
- CS456 - Web Programming
- CS396 - Computer Science Capstone
- EG103 - Engineering and Society: Engineering, Design, and Creative Problem Solving in the Built World
- IS251 - Data Analytics and Information Systems*
- IS358 - Data Mining & Business Intelligence
- IS360 - Management of Global Info Tech
- PH303 - Discovering Information in Data
- IS460 - Data Visualization
- IS458 - Web-Enables Entrepreneurial Project
- PL314 - Environmental Ethics
- PT360/SA360 - Digital Mixed Media OR
- SA224 - Two-Dimensional Design OR
- SA227/EG227 - Three-Dimensional Design in Art& Engineering
- SC100 - Introduction to Society
- WR325 - Professional Writing OR
- WR326 - Technical Writing
*Available only to students with non-Sellinger majors
Loyola's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
The I&E Minor is an example of Loyola’s commitment to interdisciplinary, liberal art-oriented, and experiential learning. The program is part of an ecosystem organized within the Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SCI&E) that fosters a creative mindset and develops skills and competencies that students can apply to nearly any academic and career goals. The SCI&E provide mentoring, programming, and resources to support Loyola students and the wider Baltimore community in their individual entrepreneurial pursuits.
Additional Resources
Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Loyola nurtures student innovators through education, hands-on experiences, and creative experimentation.Visit the Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Website
Student Steering Committee for the Simon Center
Committee members have irreplaceable experiences as campus and community changemakers through regular meetings with the steering cohort and at the SCI&E Friday monthly innovation event.Learn about More Innovation Leadership Opportunities
Loyola Consulting Group
The Loyola Consulting Group supports start-ups and small businesses in the Baltimore area and enables students to gain valuable professional experience by providing consulting services.Learn More about Loyola Consulting Group
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Loyola's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
The I&E Minor is an example of Loyola’s commitment to interdisciplinary, liberal art-oriented, and experiential learning. The program is part of an ecosystem organized within the Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SCI&E) that fosters a creative mindset and develops skills and competencies that students can apply to nearly any academic and career goals. The SCI&E provide mentoring, programming, and resources to support Loyola students and the wider Baltimore community in their individual entrepreneurial pursuits.
Contact
Jon Weinstein
Entrepreneur in Residence, Assistant Teaching Professor
jweinstein1@loyola.edu