Entrepreneurship, B.A.
Our entrepreneurship major integrates core business study and preparation with a rich emphasis on entrepreneurial learning and practice.
You are inventive, forward-thinking and ready to transform the business world. Get the skills necessary to launch new companies, build sustainable profits, create jobs and improve systems.
Our goal is to prepare you to change the world one idea at a time. Unlike other business degrees, we focus on making a difference, not just studying theory. Our innovative culture is unique, and you will be surrounded by talent and resources, ensuring you graduate with the critical thinking skills that will serve you for the rest of your life.
Our entrepreneurship program reinforces skill sets in marketing, accounting, sales, leadership and, perhaps most importantly—creativity. We prepare undergraduate students to launch new companies, enter the free market and build sustainable profits that drive GDP and contribute to jobs creation.
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Benefits of Studying Entrepreneurship
By studying entrepreneurship, you will sharpen your problem solving skills, as well as your business acumen. You will learn about the framework needed to create a business from the ground up, including:
- Developing business models
- Creating innovative marketing plans
- Effectively pitching ideas
- Overseeing production
- Improving business systems
Entrepreneurship is not just for those interested in launching a business. It is for the ambitious, transformative student who is driven to create change.
As a graduate, you will be well equipped to work in a variety of roles, including sales, marketing, technology, and operations—with an unmatched motivation to make things newer and better.
Outside the Classroom
We understand that education goes beyond our university campus. We offer many opportunities to get involved in business-related events and activities throughout the community.
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Internships
The entrepreneurship major requires completion of an internship allowing you to gain firsthand experience working alongside seasoned professionals in a business environment.
Students can also network with professionals who can serve as mentors, sharing their vast experience as entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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Careers
It is our goal to help students become not just successful entrepreneurs who can establish profitable businesses, impact our local economy and create jobs, but to also be successful in a dynamic and ever-changing world.
Career options for students include not only running your own commercial or non-profit organization, but also being a valuable member of an existing company.
Our students learn the critical thinking and leadership skills that the world's top employers are seeking. Whether it is envisioning and building your own new ventures or helping to build value in an existing company, you will be prepared with the self-confidence and abilities to enter the marketplace and to be successful.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
Each year, we host the Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international initiative aimed to inspire and recognize entrepreneurs. It is the largest celebration recognizing those who invent products and create new companies and start-up businesses, as well as those who use their business to create a social change.
The event features speakers, workshops, roundtable discussions and presentations all focusing on the impact of commercial, social and industrial aspects of entrepreneurship.
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Edison Project Business Plan Competition
A highlight of Global Entrepreneurship Week is the Edison Project Business Plan Competition. Similar to ABC’s Shark Tank, this event hosts regional entrepreneurs as they present their business plans and compete for cash awards and the title of the Best New Entrepreneurial Business.
Accreditation
Lenoir-Rhyne is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The B.A. in Entrepreneurship is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Major Requirements
Transfer Policy
A student may transfer in the following:
- the common Business core courses except forÌýÌýand no more than 6 credit hours fromÌý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý, andÌý.
- no more than 6 credit hours from the required major courses.
Honors
Students in the College of Business & Economics may elect to pursue honors work. To be eligible for honors, students must:
- have a 3.2 cumulative GPA;
- have a 3.5 GPA in the major; and
- have completedÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý,Ìý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýor have been invited to apply by the faculty of the CollegeÌýof Business & Economics;
- have successfully completeÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýas honors courses;
- have successfully completeÌýÌýconcurrently withÌýÌý, which includes a specific business written analysis report and an oral presentation to the faculty of the College of Business & Economics.
Earning two or more majors in Charles M. Snipes College of Business andÌýEconomics
Students seeking two or more majors in the Charles M. Snipes College of Business & Economics must complete 15 hours of unique course work in the Major Requirements section of each major. All required course work for the major must be completed. The unique course work will come from the required courses and elective courses prescribed for the additional major. Some courses may require substitutions approved by the dean.
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
ÌýGraduation Requirements (4 hours)
General Education RequirementsÌý
- Technical Requirements (3 Hours)
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Major Business Core Courses (42 Hours)
- ACC 230Ìý-ÌýAccounting for Decision Making
- BUS 320Ìý-ÌýManagement Information Systems
- BUS 340Ìý-ÌýBusiness Management
- BUS 344Ìý-ÌýBusiness Finance
- BUS 346Ìý-ÌýBusiness Statistics
- BUS 360Ìý-ÌýMarketing
- BUS 370Ìý-ÌýBusiness Law I
- BUS 450Ìý-ÌýBusiness Policy
- CSC 175Ìý-ÌýInformation Technology
- ECO 121GÌý-ÌýPrinciples of Economics Macroeconomics
- ECO 122Ìý-ÌýPrinciples of Economics Microeconomics
Transformative Competencies (9 hours) -
Major Requirements (18 Hours)
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General Elective Credits
General Electives (16Ìýhours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.
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Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General EducationÌýrequirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120Ìýhours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120Ìýhours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
Admission & Financial Aid
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Undergraduate AdmissionOur admission team is here to assist you in making the college search process as easy as possible. Our counselors are happy to provide the information and guidance you need to submit your application, apply for financial aid and scholarships, visit and tour our campus.
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Financial AidWe recognize that paying for college is a top concern for students and their families. Our financial aid staff is here to provide you with financial aid options and assistance to help you achieve your educational goals.
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