http://fitnyc.edu/entrepreneurship
School of Business and Technology
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 33762 HEGIS 0599
The major in Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industries provides students with the knowledge, skills, and mind-set necessary to succeed in new and under chartered business environments. Graduating students are prepared to transform creative ideas into business ventures and to assume leadership positions in entrepreneurial companies.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | EP 311 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | AC 311 - Integrated Marketing Communications Management | 3 |
| MG 306 - Information Systems: Case Analysis | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | MA 321 - Data Analysis for Business Applications* | 3 |
| SS 242 - Microeconomics | 3 | |
| choice - see Speech* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 321 - The Business Plan | 3 |
| EP 331 - Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager | 3 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | MA 311 - Mathematical Modeling for Business Applications | 3 |
| PL 431 - Philosophy: Ethics G7 | 3 | |
| choice - see Writing* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 441 - Converting Innovation into Value | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | BL 343 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Economics* | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see American History* G10 | 3 |
| choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 451 - The Entrepreneurship Incubator | 4 |
| RELATED AREA | IC 497 - Senior Internship C: Career Planning | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Foreign Language* | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts* | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see Other World Civilizations* G9 | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 9 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 16 | |
| RELATED AREA | 11 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 27 | |
| Total Credits: | 63 | |
*Fall 2014 Requirements: See below.
FIT's Gen Ed courses are organized along the following categories: G1 Basic Communication; G2 Mathematics; G3 Natural Sciences; G4 Social Sciences; G5 Western Civilization; G6 The Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of any course that meets American History General Education requirement (G10). If this requirement has been fulfilled, students must substitute one EN, HA, LA, MA, PL, SC, or SS liberal arts course.
Economics: 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 343 or 443.
Foreign Language: 6 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet G8.
Liberal Arts: 3 credits
CHOICE of any EN, HA, LA, MA, PL, SC, or SS course.
Mathematics:
MA 222 and Algebra proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 321.
Other World Civilizations: 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 354 or 374 (either one of which meets G9).
Speech: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 241, 242, 244, or 342.
Writing: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 321, 322, or 323.
NOTE: Students must complete the following courses prior to entering this program: AC 111, FM 116, and MG 153. Business and Technology BS bridge course condition: SS 141 Macroeconomics (this course is the prerequisite for SS 242 Microeconomics at the bachelor degree level).