Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Degree

Minor in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
College of Business (COB)

Contact

John Austin, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Business
jaustin8@une.edu

 

Minor Description

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a rapidly evolving discipline of solving real-world social problems using best practices from entrepreneurship, business, and several STEM disciplines. The focus of the minor’s required classes will be on applying the social innovation and entrepreneurship processes to real-world problems. Example problems include improving stroke therapies, preventing childhood obesity, fighting neurotoxic algae due to climate change, etc.

Curricular Requirements

Program Required CoursesCredits
BUMG 120 – Innovation Through Technology3
BUMG 313 – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship3
BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises or UMG 495B – Internship in Business Administration*3–4
Total Credits9–10
Select three (3) of the following coursesCredits
BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the U.S.3
BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics or BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics3
BUMG 307 – Operations Management3
BUMG 309 – Hacking the Maine Food System3
BUMG 314 – Grant Writing or WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing3
BUMK 312 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business3
CMM 240 – Social Media: Theory & Practice3
DSC 205/BUFI 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis & Modeling3
MAT 225 – Computer Programming with MATLAB3
Total Credits9
Minimum Total Required Credits18–19

*Can be substituted with an internship of another major with the permission of the BUMG 495B Coordinator.

Students will be allowed to use up to twelve (12) credits from another minor or their major to complete this minor.

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at SWAGÊÓƵ in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.