BS in Entrepreneurial Studies

Program Overview

The BS in Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Hartford equips students with the knowledge and skills to start, manage, or grow their own business. Through a blend of core business courses, specialized entrepreneurship classes, electives, and an internship, students gain hands-on experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business. The program prepares graduates for careers as entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, and advisors in a variety of industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This interdisciplinary major equips students with the knowledge and skills to start, manage, or grow their own business.
It also prepares them for leadership roles in innovation within corporate environments or management positions in fast-growing enterprises.
• Objectives:
• Gain hands-on experience by supporting local micro-businesses.
• Create a professional business plan for a new venture.
• Enter and potentially win the annual Business Plan Competition.
• Be equipped with the skills required to become a successful entrepreneur or leader in the business world.
• Description:
• The program blends core business courses, specialized courses in entrepreneurship, electives, and an internship.
• Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Outline:

• Structure:
• The program combines core business classes, specialized entrepreneurship courses, electives, and an internship.
• Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
• Content:
• Featured Core Classes:
• World of Business
• Business and Professional Communication
• Operations Management
• Exploring and Planning Career Options
• Featured Entrepreneurship Courses:
• Law for Entrepreneurs
• Financing a Small Business
• Small-Business Practicum
• Internship in Management or Entrepreneurship
• Elective Options:
• International Economics
• International Finance
• Managing in a Global Environment
• Multinational Marketing
• Modules:

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Hands-on learning experiences are emphasized through supporting local micro-business ventures and the creation of professional business plans.
• Unique approaches:
• The program offers the opportunity to participate in the annual Business Plan Competition.
• Students can gain valuable practical experience through the internship component.

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Entrepreneur
• Manager
• Consultant
• Opportunities:
• The program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of industries, including small businesses and large corporations.
• Alumni of the program have successfully launched their own businesses and held leadership positions in various fields.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and make a significant impact in the business world.

Other:

• The Barney School of Business offers an Entrepreneurial Studies minor.
• The program welcomes students from various disciplines across the University of Hartford.
• The program has seen significant success, with record-breaking participation in the Business Plan Competition and alumni achieving prominent roles in the business world.
• The context highlights the Barney Business Plan Competition and its success in engaging students from various schools within the University.