The program will focus on:

• identifying, analyzing and evaluating global and local business opportunities;
• creating new independent business ventures or new ventures within existing firms;
• developing creativity and understanding innovation;
• ethical and social responsibilities for entrepreneurs;
• environment assessment for new ventures;
• marketing research;
• financial planning;
• developing effective business plans to obtain financing;
• sources of capital;
• legal issues related to starting and operating a business;
• valuation;
• family owned businesses;
• succession;
• opportunities for women and minority entrepreneurs.

Students who graduate with a major in entrepreneurship will be able to:

• Be critical thinkers who are capable of identifying business opportunities by using cutting-edge analytical tools and problem-solving skills to start new businesses and implement processes to successfully operate these businesses.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using both written and oral forms of communication, to develop and evaluate business plans and funding proposals.
• Use information technology to manage venture projects and schedules, build financial statements, risk evaluation, and forecasting.
• Apply relevant financial principals to assess start up capital needs, cash flow needed for growth, break-even analysis and pre-and post-funding valuation.
• Effectively understand and implement a marketing plan for a new venture.
• Understand ethical issues related to owning a business, and the responsibility to both investors and employees.
• Apply interpersonal skills to effectively market a product or service, and develop skills needed to effectively lead an organization.
• Start a successful business.