The rigorous and rounded academic curriculum demanded of our entrepreneurship students focuses on entrepreneur development and venture creation, growth and management.

The course of study is complemented by extracurricular and service learning involvement in the region’s business activity.

The program develops entrepreneurial thinking and establishes a foundation in sound business practices along with an appreciation for and understanding of the social sciences in general.

It also fosters the skills necessary to be successful in entrepreneurship and small business management.

The program includes a distinct and innovative curriculum that involves traditional classroom-based courses, experiential, distance and service learning, independent study, internships, learning modules, case study and case development. Students compete in regional and national business plan competitions and interact with various agencies and financial institutions supportive of entrepreneur and small business success. The program involves local, regional and national companies and small business owners sharing their expertise and experiences as an important element in the program’s educational process

The program is based in the Management Department with course representation and involvement from the faculties of computer and information sciences, economics, finance, marketing and international business as well as those from the College of Arts and Sciences in areas such as philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology, art and English.