Overview

Entrepreneurs are creative problem-solvers that are driven to create their own financial futures and have a big impact on the world. Entrepreneurship is a way of life; anyone can be entrepreneurial—whether you want to start the next Google, take control of your work-life balance with a lifestyle business, be a leader driving change and innovation in an existing company or have a positive impact on the world with a social venture.

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (EIM) major and courses, offered by the Department of Management, are highly experiential and designed to be real-world relevant and high impact. Students will get out of the classroom to work on ideas and ventures about which they are passionate. Coursework focuses on a variety of topics that enable students to become successful entrepreneurs, high impact intrapreneurs and social change leaders. Students will learn how to operate with open mindsets, uncover high impact opportunities, develop innovative product and service solutions, quickly and affordably validate ideas, pivot as the world evolves, develop effective Business Model Canvases (BMC) and Business Plans, and successfully pitch for and secure funding. These skills are highly valued by employers and leaders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: BU-EIM-BBA

Note: Entrepreneurship courses are listed under the subject "Strategic Management" (SGM).

Student Professional Organization

All EIM majors are encouraged to be active in the Entrepreneurial Student Association (ESA) where they can meet exciting Philly-based entrepreneurs and work on a variety of interesting projects with local companies and the community.

Contact Information

John A. McClendon, Chair
Alter Hall, Room 354
215-204-1910
johnmac@temple.edu

Alan B. Kerzner, Academic Director for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Major and Director for the Temple University Entrepreneurship Academy
1810 Liacouras Walk, Room 172
215-204-8188
alan.kerzner@temple.edu

Department of Management
Alter Hall, Room 333
215-204-5183
mgmtdept@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements 

All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

Note that students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.

College Requirements

Students must meet College Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration, including the requirements of the major listed below. Students must attain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major and must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall in order to graduate as an entrepreneurship major. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management students are expected to participate in the Entrepreneurial Student Association.

Major Requirements

Students must follow the Major Requirements and College Requirements current at the time of declaration. Students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University, College, and Major requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.

Requirements of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Major

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This is the major capstone and all prerequisites must be met.

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Although internships are not a prerequisite for SGM 4596, students are strongly encouraged to take SGM 3585/SGM 3685 prior to their final semester at Temple to optimize options at graduation and balance workload.

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SGM 3504 or SGM 3585 can only be taken to satisfy Entrepreneurial Breadth-Depth Elective if not already completed to satisfy other major course requirements.

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Students interested in enrolling in IB 2509 should be aware that it is a competitive program and, if accepted, their project should be Entrepreneurship related. Please contact: study.abroad@temple.edu

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SGM 3580 course topics vary by semester. Approval of the academic director, chair, or approved department personnel is required. Not all SGM 3580 course topics are appropriate for EIM students.

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SGM 3682 Independent Study projects will be identified or created by the department or may be proposed by faculty/students collaborating where coursework does not match student's goals or needs and faculty are available to oversee a project. Approval of the academic director, chair, or approved department personnel is required.

Notes

Students pursuing a double major in business can double-count a maximum of one course toward both majors.

Students pursuing a minor may not double count courses for the major and minor.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.

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SGM 0827 is recommended for students interested in participating in the Innovation Idea Competition or taking SGM 3504 Launch a New Venture in 100 Days. SGM 0827 also fulfills the GenEd Human Behavior (GB) requirement.

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2000-3999 electives can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.

Accelerated Programs

Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.

The following accelerated programs are available to students in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management BBA:

Fox School of Business and Management

• Actuarial Science MS
• Business Analytics MS
• Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security MS
• Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MS