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Entrepreneurship Minor for Kinesiology Students

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Kinesiology & Physical Education

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June 1st to 30th

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Fall Semester

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Coursework

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18 Credits

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Students enrolled in the B.Sc. Kinesiology program may opt to take a Minor in Entrepreneurship to diversify their studies and open up possibilities in different career sectors in administration or management in sports organizations, sporting equipment corporations, and other relevant fields. Students will pursue six courses (or 18 credits) within theÌýDesautels Faculty of Management, covering management and entrepreneurship fundamentals. The Minor in Entrepreneurship requires an application and is restricted to students who have completed one year of university studies in the B.Sc. Kinesiology program, having earned a minimum CGPA of 3.0.Ìý

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Have questions?

advising.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Minor%20in%20Entrepreneurship%20Inquiry) (Contact a Kinesiology Minor Advisor)

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Full Program Details from the Course Catalogue

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Kinesiology) - Minor in Entrepreneurship(18 Credits)

    Offered by:Kinesiology and Physical Ed
    Degree:B SC (Kinesiology)

Program Requirement:

This Minor in Entrepreneurship is a collaboration of the Faculty of Education, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the Desautels Faculty of Management. The program focuses on an entrepreneurial mindset to see opportunity in the world and provide training in an entrepreneurial method to bring opportunities for change to life. This program takes a democratized approach to entrepreneurship, with exposure to the diverse manifestations of entrepreneurship in the world including but not limited to new ventures, social enterprise, tech start-ups, cooperatives, corporate venturing, side hustles, and passion projects.

Required Courses (9 credits)


  • INTG 215 EntrpshpEssntlsforN-MgmtStudts 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGPO 362 Fundls of Entrepreneurship 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGPO 364 Entrepreneurship in Practice 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (9 credits)

3 credits from the following:


  • MGCR 211 Intro to Financial Accounting 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 222 Intro to Org Behaviour 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 331 Information Technology Mgmt 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 341 Introduction to Finance 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 352 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 372 Operations Management 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 382 International Business 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 423 Strategic Management 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGCR 460 Social Context of Business 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


6 credits from the following:


  • BUSA 465 Technological Entrepreneurship 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 302 Kinesiol Clinic Internship 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MGPO 438 Social Entrepreneur&Innovation 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MIMM 387 The Business of Science 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


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Eligibility
  • Students must be in Satisfactory academic standing (CGPA of at least 2.00)
  • Study Plan:ÌýStudents who wish to apply for the Kinesiology Minor must download and complete a prospectiveÌýstudy planÌýindicating their intended timeline for completing the required courses for the Minor.Ìý(See theÌýApplication Process & Required DocumentsÌýsection below to download the Study Plan.)
  • Former Faculty of Education undergraduate students who have transferred to another Faculty may be exempt from the Minor application. Please consult with theÌýstudentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Kinesiology%20Minor%20Inquiry) (KinesiologyÌýMinor Advisor)Ìýto review your circumstances before submitting an application.

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Application Process & Required Documents
  1. Download and complete theÌýStudy Plan.
  2. Complete the onlineÌý You will be asked to upload your completed Study Plan.
  3. Selection & Decision:ÌýSeats in the Minor are randomly assigned by lottery, however, the feasibility of the proposed plan of study will also be taken into consideration, as will any number of the following: credits completed to date, CGPA, expected graduation date. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application over the summer.

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Application Deadlines
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Applications open on June 1stÌýwith a deadline of June 30th.

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Course Registration
  • Returning Minor studentsÌýshould always register for their Minor courses as soon as registration opens as many course sections fill up quickly.
  • When registering, students should check the 'NOTES' section in Minerva to ensure that they are selecting course sections reserved for Minors, where applicable.
  • If you are having difficulty registering for your Minor courses, please contact theÌýadvising.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Entrepreneurship%20Minor%20Inquiry) (Minor Advisor).
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