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 IE 4320, Fundamentals of Systems. Basic foundations and applications of general systems theory applied to engineering and organizational enterprises addressing systems efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, economics, innovation, quality, and QWL. o
 MGT 4376, Entrepreneurship II: discovering entrepreneurial opportunity. Generates and refines entrepreneurial process, opportunity discovery, and entrepreneurial thinking skills; develops the knowledge base for entrepreneurial idea assessment and problem-solving skills required for application to the recognition of viable opportunities. Taught by Dr. Mitchell
 ENGR 4321 or IE 4331. ENGR 4321: Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial thinking to successfully launch technology-based products, services, ventures, intellectual property, ethics and team projects. Required for
Certificate in Technical Entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. IE 4331: Individual Studies in
Industrial Engineering: engineering entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: Advanced standing and departmental approval. This course allows students to study areas of individual interest. Taught by Dr. Wyrick.
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REREQUISETES
A junior or senior enrolled in the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business with a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Students will begin by taking a foundations course in the outside discipline in the fall semester (an engineering course for business students). In the spring semester, Engineering and business students meeting together will then take two courses where they will be coached toward achieving excellence in technology entrepreneurship: innovation and economic growth through successful new technology-based value creation. Business and Engineering students will be actively engaged in working on projects that highlight the combined skill and perspectives of both engineering and business.
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Megan L. Peiser 806-742-2207 megan.l.peiser@ttu.edu