Purdue University Northwest

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Entrepreneurship Minor

DegreeUndergraduate
FieldEntrepreneurship
D

Cost & earnings at Purdue University Northwest What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $21,229 median federal debt
You repay $241/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $48,318 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 2.4 yrs of the salary premium
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A structured minor for undergraduates who want to develop the mindset and practical skills to start ventures or innovate within organisations. It focuses on business fundamentals alongside creativity, finance and negotiation skills, making it suitable for students across majors who plan to commercialize ideas or take entrepreneurial roles.

Programme overview

This minor develops an entrepreneurial perspective: learning to spot problems, conceive solutions, and pursue opportunities on your own terms. Coursework concentrates on core business concepts plus creative thinking, financial understanding and negotiation abilities.

What you'll study

Study concentrates on business fundamentals together with creativity, finance and negotiations to prepare you for launching or supporting new ventures.

Entry requirements

Details on prerequisites or departmental approval are not specified on the source page; consult the home department or your academic advisor for how the minor fits with your major and what approvals or course planning are needed.

Career prospects

Completing this minor supports career paths that involve founding startups, developing new products or services within existing companies, or taking on roles that require commercial thinking and deal-making skills.

Scholarships & funding angle

Specific scholarships for the minor are not listed on the source page. Students should explore campus-wide financial aid, entrepreneurship-related grants or pitch competitions and departmental awards that support venture development.

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