Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

Are you an ambitious risk-taker or a serious self-starter passionate about bringing your business ideas to life? If so, the Entrepreneurship program at Ashland University is for you.

This program teaches you how to recognize opportunities in the marketplace, create successful business plans, and foster the collaboration skills needed to attract investors for a successful startup.

What to Expect in the Entrepreneurship Program
Entrepreneurs face an array of challenges when launching new ventures. The Entrepreneurship program at Ashland University provides you with the skills needed to meet these challenges to ensure a successful business. And since many entrepreneurial startups are family owned, you’ll learn about the issues and challenges associated with family business for a customized student experience.

Entrepreneurship Program Benefits
The Entrepreneurship program provides you with a unique and comprehensive academic education that emphasizes experiential learning and equips you with the tools and resources needed to pursue your own start-up venture.

Other program benefits include:

• An interdisciplinary faculty well-versed in all business industries
• Learn in small class sizes with individualized attention
• Develop entrepreneurial skills through internships, competitions, student groups, and campus-wide events
• Compete and create your own business plan in the AU ideaLabs Competition

Core Curriculum
Your entrepreneurial journey at Ashland University will begin with a curriculum focused on providing you with a solid foundation in business fundamentals (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Economics). This foundation is used to reinforce the key aspects entrepreneurship and is followed by an in-depth study of entrepreneurial tactics and strategies to further you along in your future career.

Other sample courses include:

• Intro to Entrepreneurship
• Intro to Management
• New Venture Creation
• Venture Capital Financing