Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship majors learn how to design, develop, and initiate new business ventures. They also learn to identify and develop opportunities, plan and manage finances, and market and promote services. Those studying entrepreneurship are taught how to use their skills in larger corporate environments or within smaller independently owned businesses. Since entrepreneurship is heavily related to business, classes typically are taken in the areas of management, marketing, business, and finance. Common courses for an Entrepreneurship major include; strategic management, marketing research, consumer behavior, financial management, business law, and business plan development.

The skills learned in this major are applicable to many different areas in business, such as consulting, marketing research, and financial advising. Those graduating with a degree in entrepreneurship can also be employed in sales, management, and marketing positions. Most commonly, individuals go on to develop their own businesses ventures and present new services and products to the marketplace. Business-oriented individuals who enjoy the challenge of finding new markets and opportunities and desire to develop their own business should consider a degree in entrepreneurship. This major might also interest risk-taking individuals who desire to take initiative and stay ahead of trends by discovering and developing new opportunities