Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science Degree

Whether in the corporate or private business setting, entrepreneurship is an essential ingredient for success in the business field. Entrepreneurs serve as catalysts for economic growth by recognizing business opportunities and finding innovative ways to leverage those opportunities.

The Bachelor of Science Business Administration Emphasis Entrepreneurship program prepares students to think like entrepreneurs and to utilize entrepreneurial tools and strategies, including opportunity scanning, product/service development plans, and pro forma financial statements, to achieve success in the creation of new business ventures.

Program Goals

• Prepare learners to achieve established university core abilities and program learning outcomes in a caring and supportive learning environment that utilizes performance-based curriculum and promotes academic excellence.
• Measure and assess student learning and implement improvements, as needed, to ensure high quality academic programs and services.
• Prepare learners to create plans for the pursuit of graduate studies and/or continuing professional development activities, membership in professional and community organizations, and a life of learning.
• Confirm that faculty members meet university qualifications guidelines, utilize effective and innovative teaching methods that enhance learning, and pursue opportunities for professional development.
• Monitor the needs of the program’s community of interest and maintain the currency and relevancy of program curriculum through regular faculty and advisory committee meetings and academic program reviews.
• Maintain International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) program accreditation.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply concepts, theories, and analytical methods in all of the functional areas of business.
• Analyze typical challenges that business decision makers are likely to face and recommend solutions, using critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making models.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork skills.

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