Minor Entrepreneurship
- Starts February and September
- Dutch
- 30 ECTS
- 5 months
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Or do you want to showcase more entrepreneurial skills within an existing company? Or are you simply curious about what life as an entrepreneur looks like? Then choose the Minor Entrepreneurship at the Fontys Centre for Entrepreneurship!
About the Minor
During this minor, you will work in a team of students from different study programs to set up and develop your own startup (Option 1) or further develop the startup you are already working on (Option 2). You will define and specify your target audience to achieve actual sales. At the end of the minor, you will pitch your business idea and startup to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors.
Why Choose the Minor Entrepreneurship?
- You will actively work on your personal development as a (future) entrepreneur.
- You have the flexibility to shape your minor according to your needs.
- You will learn by building and developing your own startup or business!
Taking initiative and actively collaborating are key elements of this Minor Entrepreneurship. Our location in Eindhoven provides you, as an entrepreneurial Fontys student, with a workspace where you can manage your business, connect with potential customers, network, and meet other entrepreneurs. We offer lectures, training sessions, and workshops covering essential entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, such as (online) marketing, legal aspects, finance, sales, pitching, and project management.
The minor follows the European EntreComp framework and the Lean Startup methodology, ensuring both your personal development as an entrepreneur and significant progress with your business. You will be expected to immediately apply the knowledge you gain in practice.
Throughout this journey, you will receive intensive guidance from experienced entrepreneurial trainers, coaches, and external industry experts. They will support you in reflecting on your growth as an entrepreneur and the steps you take in your business.
If you are ready to step out of your comfort zone, reflect on your actions, and embrace feedback, we are confident that you will successfully complete this minor and grow as a student entrepreneur. The entrepreneurial competencies you develop during this program will also be highly valuable in a managerial role or as an “intrapreneur” (an entrepreneurial employee) within an existing company.
You will have a high degree of freedom in managing your work (attendance at training sessions and lectures is mandatory). However, we expect you to take initiative and actively engage with the real world—"get out of the building"—to test and refine your ideas in a real business environment. In short, learning by doing!
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How to Apply for This Minor
The Minor Entrepreneurship is offered twice a year, starting in September and February.
- Fontys students can apply via Progress.
- Students from other universities of applied sciences can apply through Kies op Maat.
- Learning agreements are processed in order of submission.
Admission to Variant 2 (Working on Your Own Business)
For Variant 2, an admission interview is required. This interview focuses on your motivation for entrepreneurship and the feasibility of your business idea. Based on this conversation, you may be admitted to this variant.
Entry Requirements
To participate in the minor, you must have completed your propaedeutic phase or have obtained permission from the examination board of your study program.
Agenda
Sign up here for one of our activities to make sure this minor is the right fit for you! We hope to see you soon!
Want to Experience a Day in the Program?
Are you interested in the Minor Entrepreneurship but curious about how it works in practice? Sign up for a shadowing day! You’ll be paired with a student entrepreneur to see how they approach entrepreneurship. Experience a coaching session and learn how to start or grow your own business.
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Practical Information
Variant 1 & 2
Language of instruction: Dutch
Location: Eindhoven
Variant 3
Language of instruction: English
Location: Eindhoven
Note! The minor is a full-time program, requiring you to be available 5 days a week.
This minor is part of the Fontys Centre for Entrepreneurship(CvO). The CvO supports and encourages (potential) student entrepreneurs in the field of entrepreneurship. Upon successfully completing this minor, it is possible to do an internship or graduate within your own business through the Fontys Student Entrepreneur Program.
We’re happy to help!
Do you have a question or want to learn more about one of our areas of expertise? Feel free to contact us or visit us at our entrepreneurship square!
