The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, in association with the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC), has established this Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship. The primary outcome of this collaboration is to produce versatile graduates who are able to launch their own technology-based enterprises, or are capable of growth within industry, by teaching them how to apply entrepreneurial principles of innovation and strategic problem solving to a technology field. Key skills include: a) an increased confidence to form and work in collaborative teams; b) an understanding of the processes to get from developed technology concepts or new ideas to the formation of a startup; and c) becoming equipped with the experiential and foundational knowledge of how to find financial resources to form a viable company.
This undergraduate minor provides a well-structured academic curriculum, offering opportunities for applied research, technology implementation, and product development, as well as exposure to enterprise building, venture capital, and corporate partners. Featuring enhanced learning with a common set of courses and electives available across majors and demographic groups, this integrated program provides access to opportunities with industry, laboratories, and the full resources available at the ETIC, including its three labs in IT and Cybersecurity, Green and Energy Technologies, and Bioengineering and Medical Devices.
The curriculum has been devised so students can tailor their minor to their interests while ensuring exposure to business, technology, and creative aspects of entrepreneurship. Our courses are have no strict prerequisites, maximizing accessibility for students from diverse majors, and our structure encourages students to integrate knowledge from different fields, fostering innovative thinking.
The minor is open to students from all schools within New York Tech, and has a dedicated advisor to assist students in course selection. By focusing on the enhancement of participation with all students, the minor enhances technology entrepreneurship learning, while fostering a collaborative environment where students learn to work across disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of the minor requirements, students will be able to:
- Analyze opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship by identifying market needs and evaluating business models in technology-based industries.
- Develop a comprehensive business plan that includes product development, market research, and financial projections for a technology-driven startup.
- Apply principles of engineering economics, marketing strategies, and project management to real-world entrepreneurial projects and decision-making scenarios.
- Create innovative solutions by synthesizing knowledge from technology, business, and marketing disciplines to design new products or services.
- Present and defend entrepreneurial ideas and business strategies effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and business pitch competitions.
Curriculum
Please note that students are allowed to count courses that are part of their major degree completion requirements towards the minor requirements as long as the two conditions below are met:
- A minimum of six (6) credits must be taken outside of the major-related course requirements.
- The courses must meet the minor curriculum requirements.
Declaring a minor is easy: Just fill out the Application to Declare Undergraduate Minor form and have it signed by the program chair.