Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42299

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 117

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Aynur Nabiyeva

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42300

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 111

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Shinwon Noh

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42302

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 238

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Bradley Canham

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42303

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 111

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Michael Wuollett

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42304

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 109

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42305

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 114

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42306

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 114

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42308

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 117

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Aynur Nabiyeva

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42307

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 117

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Aynur Nabiyeva

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42310

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 111

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Shinwon Noh

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42311

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 117

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Bradley Canham

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42312

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 108

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  Bradley Canham

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42313

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 109

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42314

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 114

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42315

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 114

Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm

  John McVea

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and acting in the world that creates positive impact through the development of new and better solutions to customer and societal problems. Entrepreneurs see the world differently, noticing problems that others have overlooked and using passion, creativity and business skills to craft new and better solutions that address those problems effectively and sustainably. In doing so, entrepreneurs create value for others and advance the common good, whether in a startup enterprise, or an established company, or in a social-impact enterprise. In this course, business students of all disciplines will get an introduction to the entrepreneurial process, gaining knowledge and experience in core practices of entrepreneurial discovery and creation. The course is experiential – students will learn by doing, whether through in-class exercises, an exploratory field study, or case study analysis and discussion. Students will learn how this process advances the common good and will identify how it can be deployed within multiple fields of study.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42316

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 108

  Jay Ebben

[Current ENTR majors can apply this course as an ENTR major elective.] ENTR 200 is an award-winning, action-based course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to move beyond theory and into real-world experience. This course is open to students across campus (and should be one of the first courses entrepreneurship majors/minors take) and challenges students to conceive, launch, and grow a side-hustle business that generates actual revenue during the semester. Through this immersive process, students develop into creative problem-solvers, capable of navigating uncertainty and seizing opportunity. The course blends practical business-building with foundational theory, including Opportunity Identification, Business Modeling, Industry Analysis, and New Venture Growth. Students engage with a dynamic mix of lectures, discussions, case studies, guest speakers, and reflective “hotwash” sessions to accelerate learning and adaptability. The semester culminates in a high-stakes pitch competition, where St. Thomas alumni evaluate students’ ventures based on progress, insight, and impact. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42317

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 108

  Alec Johnson

[This course will be delivered in a Prof + Prof model. For more information on the professional co-teaching the course, click here.] [Current ENTR majors can apply this course as an ENTR major elective.] ENTR 200 is an award-winning, action-based course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to move beyond theory and into real-world experience. This course is open to students across campus (and should be one of the first courses entrepreneurship majors/minors take) and challenges students to conceive, launch, and grow a side-hustle business that generates actual revenue during the semester. Through this immersive process, students develop into creative problem-solvers, capable of navigating uncertainty and seizing opportunity. The course blends practical business-building with foundational theory, including Opportunity Identification, Business Modeling, Industry Analysis, and New Venture Growth. Students engage with a dynamic mix of lectures, discussions, case studies, guest speakers, and reflective “hotwash” sessions to accelerate learning and adaptability. The semester culminates in a high-stakes pitch competition, where St. Thomas alumni evaluate students’ ventures based on progress, insight, and impact. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42318

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 115

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

  Shinwon Noh

This course builds on the learning begun in ENTR 100 by providing additional tools and skills necessary for entrepreneurs and innovators to bring new business concepts successfully to market. Drawing upon a range of applied methodologies, including Design Thinking and Lean Startup, the course provides students with the tools to uncover new market needs, develop novel solutions, craft innovative and effective business models, and determine viable go-to-market strategies. The course is experiential, emphasizing case study analysis and discussion, in- class exercises and an exploratory field study. Prerequisite: ENTR 100 and Sophomore standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42319

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 115

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

  Steve Cole Finckle

This course builds on the learning begun in ENTR 100 by providing additional tools and skills necessary for entrepreneurs and innovators to bring new business concepts successfully to market. Drawing upon a range of applied methodologies, including Design Thinking and Lean Startup, the course provides students with the tools to uncover new market needs, develop novel solutions, craft innovative and effective business models, and determine viable go-to-market strategies. The course is experiential, emphasizing case study analysis and discussion, in- class exercises and an exploratory field study. Prerequisite: ENTR 100 and Sophomore standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42320

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 109

  Adam Rao

This course introduces students to the field of social entrepreneurship, the practice of identifying, designing, starting and growing successful mission-driven ventures. These include both “non-profit” and for-profit enterprises designed to respond to a specific social need, as well as more traditional ventures working to incorporate ‘socially-responsible’ practices into their business models. The course provides an overview of the processes, challenges, and demands associated with creating ventures that seek to integrate financial and social/environmental benchmarks of success. The course is designed to appeal to business majors who want to learn more about the social sector, and non-business majors with interests in social causes, who want to learn more about business. Prerequisite: junior standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42321

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

Requirements Met:
     Family Studies Major Approved
     Family Studies Minor Approved

  David Deeds

Students will learn how to identify, develop and organize family resources for business ownership and for other family initiatives such as philanthropy and community service. Family resources include family aptitudes, knowledge, experience, skills, identity and culture. Methods for organizing family initiatives include defining family mission, values, and goals; establishing guidelines/policies, and developing governance and decision-making structures, including boards of directors or advisors. Prerequisite: Junior standing

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42322

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 238

  Casey Frid

This course focuses on the concepts and tools entrepreneurs use to develop a winning strategy. Students will learn concrete analytical tools and techniques for building a strategy in an entrepreneurial environment. The emphasis is on the importance of taking into account the complex, uncertain, and idiosyncratic nature of entrepreneurial contexts in startups, small businesses, internal corporate initiatives, and social enterprises. The course uses a series of case studies to help students develop their entrepreneurial judgement as well as develop their knowledge of entrepreneurial strategy. Prerequisites: ENTR 100 and Junior standing.

2 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42323

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 238

  Jay Ebben

This course is focused on financial analysis and strategy in new and growing firms. Course topics are introduced and reinforced through case study analysis, discussion, in-class activities, speakers, hot washes, and the development of a financial plan that students present to investors at the end of the semester. Students can expect to take away critical and highly-marketable skill sets around building and interpreting financial projections, valuing privately-held firms, structuring debt and equity deals, creating value through deal terms, and managing by the numbers. Prerequisites: ENTR 100 and junior standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42324

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 231

  Matthew Meents

Students will integrate experiences from placements in entrepreneurial companies with required readings, class discussion, and class assignments related to their placement experience. Students will complete 100 hours of work in the placement. They will perform appropriate, significant and relevant tasks directly under the supervision of either the lead entrepreneur or a key member of the entrepreneurial team. In addition, students will meet regularly during the semester in a classroom setting to share their experiences and learn from classmates in other placements. Finally, the instructor will also hold regular one-on-one sessions with students to provide overall supervision for the placement experience and to assure that the student is integrating classroom learning with the placement experience. Prerequisites: ENTR 100 and Junior standing

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42325

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 233

Requirements Met:
     [Core] Signature Work

  Jack Dempsey

Students in this course work to develop a start-up concept of their own.  Through applied real-world methodologies, students learn how to manage the business development process to continuously move their concepts forward.  This course builds on critical concepts from previous entrepreneurship courses, including opportunity identification, business modeling, financial modeling, and market/industry research skills, and challenges students to polish their critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. The primary deliverables are a fundable business plan and a pitch to angel investors at the end of the course.  Prerequisites: ENTR 100, ENTR 200, and ENTR 250; and BUSN 202 or CISC 200; and 80 completed credits.

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42860

In Person | Topics Lecture 1

St Paul: McNeely Hall 115

  David Dickey

Pitching New Concepts is an experiential course focused on developing the ability to persuasively communicate and sell new venture ideas to a variety of stakeholders. Students learn to craft and deliver pitches to investors, customers, employees, and partners while building a practical go-to-market sales strategy for a concept of their own. Through weekly pitch labs, real-time feedback, and hands-on exercises, students refine their messaging, test assumptions, and iterate based on market insights. The course emphasizes selling before and after launch, equipping students with the skills to generate early traction and communicate value effectively. By the end of the semester, students deliver an integrated pitch and go-to-market plan grounded in real-world entrepreneurial practice. Prerequisites: None

4 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42326

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Requirements Met:
     Part-time MBA

  Casey Frid

This is a brief, introductory course designed to help the general manager understand what it takes to identify and evaluate new opportunities, and to transform innovations into profitable businesses. In this course, students will begin developing key skills and knowledge necessary for applying the entrepreneurial process within the corporate context. Prerequisites: NONE.

1.5 Credits

Subject: Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

CRN: 42327

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 315

Online

Requirements Met:
     Part-time MBA

  Jeanne Glass

This is a brief, introductory course designed to help the general manager understand what it takes to identify and evaluate new opportunities, and to transform innovations into profitable businesses. In this course, students will begin developing key skills and knowledge necessary for applying the entrepreneurial process within the corporate context. Prerequisites: NONE.

1.5 Credits