ENTR Focus in Arts Entrepreneurship
The Focus in Arts Entrepreneurship is a recommended pathway to complete the Minor in Entrepreneurship for students majoring in the four arts disciplines (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Dance). This recommended pathway explores the intersection of arts and entrepreneurship as an interdisciplinary study, engaging with the unique circumstances surrounding student artists practicing their discipline and launching their careers. The Arts Entrepreneurship focus will provide students with the skills and introductory experiences needed to be successful in their communities and complement UMBC’s rigorous programs that train students in artistic creation and performance.
Students in the Visual and Performing Arts are encouraged to declare the Minor in Entrepreneurship by their sophomore year and follow the recommended pathway below to fulfil the minor requirements.
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor: Focus in Arts Entrepreneurship consists of 18 credits:
- Two core courses (3 credits each)
- One course from ENTR 320, 330, or 340.
- One Internship
- Six ENTR Elective Credits
CORE COURSES (Required, 6 credits)
ENTR 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
ENTR 201 The Entrepreneurial Mindset
ONE of the following ENTR courses (3 credits):
ENTR 320 Entrepreneurial Marketing
ENTR 330 Entrepreneurial Finance
ENTR 340 Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving and the Socialpreneur
INTERNSHIP (3 credits)
One internship in the major/minor area. These internships may be substituted for ENTR 300 in the ENTR Minor requirements. Departmental policies regarding the course requirements should be followed. The UMBC Career Center is a helpful resource for students seeking internships in the arts. Student should request approval for the substitution from George Karabatis at georgek@umbc.edu
THTR 430 Theater Internship
DANC 400 Independent Studies in Dance (Dance Internship section)
MUSC 400 Special Projects
ART 494/496/498 Visual Arts Internship
TWO ENTR Electives
The following elective may fall within the student’s arts major (all of these are approved for the Entrepreneurship Minor). Alternatively, the student may select TWO electives from the general ENTR elective list (3 credits):
ART 339 Design Thinking for the Social Entrepreneur
ART 341 Introduction to Animation
ART 427 Museum Practice
ART 485/CMSC 493 Team-Based Game Development
ART 489 Senior Projects
DANC 475 Senior Projects in Dance
MUSC 323 Career Development for Musicians
THTR 345 Auditioning and the Business of Acting
THTR 460 Senior Capstone
Note: Some elective courses may not be offered regularly. Please check with the department as you plan your schedule.
For more information, contact George Karabatis at georgek@umbc.edu or Vivian Armor at armor@umbc.edu.