This minor provides the academic background for graduates to think more creatively, innovatively, and entrepreneurially. Graduates are more rounded with innovation skill sets that enhance career advancement opportunities, either for employers or in their own entrepreneurial pursuits.
Fast Facts
- Open to undergraduate students in any engineering discipline.
- 15 credits, completed with a minimum 2.8 combined GPA
- To declare a minor, you will need to fill out this FORM.
- Course schedules, deadlines, and other information are available via the University Registrar.
- For more detailed information, refer to the Undergraduate Catalog
- Students cannot earn both the Engineering Innovation minor and Engineering Innovation certificate.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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ENC 3246 | Professional Communication for Engineers | 3 |
EGN 4643 | Engineering Innovation | 3 |
Select 6 credits: | 6 | |
Fundamentals of the New Engineer (1 credit) | ||
Engineering Design & Society (2 Credits) | ||
Engineering Entrepreneurship (3 Credits) | ||
Engineering Leadership (3 Credits) | ||
Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management (3 Credits) | ||
Divergent Thinking (3 Credits) | ||
Select a total of three credits: | 3 | |
NSF Fellowship Preparation (1 Credit) | ||
Or one internship/co-op offering specific to departments:
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Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Practical Work (1 Credit) | ||
Co-Op Work in CISE (1 Credit) | ||
Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Internship Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Practical Work in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1 Credit) | ||
Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Engineering Internship/Co-op (1-3 Credits) | ||
Prac/Intern/Coop Work (1-6 Credits) | ||
Co-Op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Practical Work in Mechanical Engineering (1 Credit) | ||
Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Co-op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Environmental Engineering Internship/Co-op (1-3 Credits) | ||
Co-Op Work Experience (1 Credit) | ||
Total Credits | 15 |