Entrepreneurship Minor - Florida Gulf Coast University


FGCU Entrepreneurship Minor: Ignite Your Passion, Build Your Future

The Entrepreneurship Minor at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship is the leading program for undergraduate students who want to master entrepreneurial skills while pursuing their true passions in another field. Designed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, this minor equips you with the tools to think critically, innovate creatively, and stand out in any industry—whether you’re launching your own venture or accelerating your career with top employers.

FGCU DKSOE Minor EntrepreneurshipWhy Choose the FGCU Entrepreneurship Minor?

No other program combines the flexibility to pursue your passion with the practical, entrepreneurial training needed to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you dream of launching a startup or leading innovation in an established company, the FGCU Entrepreneurship Minor equips you with the mindset and skills to make an impact. Pair your major with the entrepreneurial edge and unlock endless possibilities.

Join the FGCU Entrepreneurship Minor today and transform your passion into a career that changes the game.

Experiential Learning for Real-World Impact

The Entrepreneurship Minor offers dynamic, hands-on courses drawn from the core of FGCU’s acclaimed B.A. in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship major. These classes immerse you in the entrepreneurial process, teaching you to identify opportunities, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions. By blending experiential learning with project-based coursework, you’ll practice the same cutting-edge skills as our entrepreneurship majors while tailoring your education to your chosen major. Whether you’re studying biology, engineering, art, or any other discipline, the Entrepreneurship Minor empowers you to fuse your passion with entrepreneurial expertise. You’ll learn to think outside the box, adapt to challenges, and create value—qualities that employers across industries highly value.

Turn Your Ideas into Reality

The Entrepreneurship Minor isn’t just about learning—it’s about doing. Our classes encourage you to develop real business ideas inspired by your major, refine them through hands-on projects, and even launch your own company before graduation. Imagine creating a startup rooted in your field of study, building it in the classroom, and stepping into the workforce as your own boss. With the Entrepreneurship Minor, you can create your own job and shape your future.

Stand Out in the Job Market

Graduates of the Entrepreneurship Minor are in high demand. The program’s project-based approach hones critical problem-solving, creative thinking, and business growth skills that make you a standout candidate. These resume-building competencies, practiced through real-world projects, give you the confidence to shine in interviews and excel in dynamic work environments. Employers seek out FGCU Entrepreneurship Minor graduates for their ability to innovate, adapt, and drive results.


Entrepreneurship (B.S.) majors are not eligible for a minor in Entrepreneurship. Management (B.S.) majors are not eligible for a minor in Entrepreneurship if pursuing the concentration in Entrepreneurship in catalog years 2013/2014 and prior.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must meet with a college advisor/student success counselor to declare a minor and review the course requirements.

Additional Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or higher is required in all courses for the minor.
  • A minimum of 12 credits of the minor must be completed at FGCU.
  • A minimum of 9 credits must be upper division (3000-4999 level) courses. 
  • Students desiring certification of a minor and designation on their academic transcript must:
    • Note the minor on the Application for Graduation.
    • Contact a college advisor/student success counselor to certify completion of all course requirements for the declared minor as listed below.

Program Requirements

Required Courses in the Minor

Complete one of the following:
ENT 2000 Intro to Entrepreneurship (3)
MAN 3025 Principles of Management (3)

Complete the following:
ENT 3004 Entrepreneurship & Creativity (3)
ENT 3114 New Venture Laboratory (3)
ENT 3204 Scaling Ventures (3)

Complete one of the following:
ENT 3121 Entrepreneurial Mindset (3)
ENT 3243 Promoting New Ventures (3)
ENT 3273 Foundational Startup Skills (3)
ENT 3402 Blockchain Applications (3)
ENT 3414 Innovative Decision Making (3)
ENT 3422 Venture Funding (3)
ENT 3503 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
ENT 3607 Innovation by Design (3)
ENT 3618 Digital Technologies (3)
ENT 4205 Founder's Dilemmas (3)
ENT 4305 Legal Strategies in Startups (3)
ENT 4901 Independent Study (3)
ENT 4902 Runway Program Seminar (3)
ENT 4943 Internship (1-6)

Other upper division (3000-4999 level) courses with an entrepreneurship focus may be considered to meet the elective requirement (see a college advisor/student success counselor).

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Total Semester Hours Required: 15 Hours


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Average Class Size

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“FGCU’s Entrepreneurship program gave me the opportunities, connections, and guidance to turn bold ideas into real-world success."


— Joseph Mitchell
SKY AXIS LLC
 

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