Degree programs
Entrepreneurship and Innovation BS
Whether your dream is to start a business, launch a career as an innovative manager within an existing organization, support a family business, become a franchisee, or build your inner leadership skills, this discipline will help you achieve your economic and personal goals. Learn more…
About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Pathways can help you earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways are designed for you to complete a 60 credit associate’s degree at a Minnesota State college, then transfer to Metropolitan State University and complete the final 60 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Working closely with your academic advisor at both the community college and Metro State will ensure you select the correct courses in the right sequence in order to graduate in a timely manner.
About Metro State
- Is a fully accredited, comprehensive university, a member of the Minnesota State higher education system, and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 60 programs.
- Is unique as over 87% of our students are transfer students who started their academic journey elsewhere.
- Offers evening, online and hybrid course options, as well as day classes to better fit working and caregiving adult schedules.
Once admitted, contact your Metro State academic advisor early in your program to get the most out of your education, such as completing two majors, adding a minor related to your career goals, or incorporating prerequisites required for graduate school.
Nearing completion of your associate’s degree?
We encourage you to take the next steps today in learning more about what Metropolitan State can offer you and how to enroll, Learn more or visit campus.
Metro State Curriculum
Courses and requirements in addition to eligibility criteria some programs have are found on each program’s page. A grade of C- or higher is required for major courses, including transfer coursework.
A sample plan is provided below for the remaining 60 credits of coursework required at Metro State after completion of the corresponding Transfer Pathway degree. Use your Degree Audit to review and confirm your remaining requirements at Metro State. Part-time options are also available.
Graduation/Degree requirements, course list for General Education, Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS), and Racial Issue Graduation Requirements (RIGR) are available to view on the Academic and graduation requirements page.
Notes: Recommend to select MnTC courses to satisfy two goal areas if needed
Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS) = 8 upper-division credits required
Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (RIGR)= 3 credits required
Entrepreneurship and Innovation full-time sample plan
Semester 1: 15 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 400 | Innovative Mindset in a Diverse Economy | 4 |
| FIN 390 | Principles of Finance | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| MnTC Goal Area Course | 3 |
Semester 2: 15 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSCI 434 | Introduction to Operations Management | 4 |
| MGMT 320 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| MIS 310 | Principles of MIS | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course | 3 |
Highly recommend that summer semester is utilized for courses planned in semesters 3 or 4 with the exception of MGMT499.
Semester 3: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 490 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | 4 |
| ENTR Major Elective | 4 | |
| Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (rec. MGMT 360 or HRM 335, will also satisfy Goal 7 and Liberal Studies) | 4 | |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies (if needed) | 4 |
Semester 4: 14 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 498 | Creativity Innovation and Business Opportunity | 4 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| MGMT 499 | Case Studies in Strategic Management | 4 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation part-time sample plan
Semester 1: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 400 | Innovative Mindset in a Diverse Economy | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 |
Semester 2: 7 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 390 | Principles of Finance | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course | 3 |
Semester 3: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSCI 434 | Introduction to Operations Management | 4 |
| MGMT 320 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
Semester 4: 7 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 310 | Principles of MIS | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course | 3 |
Semester 5: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 490 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | 4 |
| Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (rec. MGMT 360 or HRM 335, will also satisfy Goal 7 and Liberal Studies) | 4 |
Semester 6: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 498 | Creativity Innovation and Business Opportunity | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies (if needed) | 4 |
Semester 7: 6 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 |
Semester 8: 4 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| MGMT 499 | Case Studies in Strategic Management | 4 |
