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Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science program in Business Entrepreneurship prepares students to identify, evaluate, and develop entrepreneurial opportunities in existing companies or through new ventures. This program emphasizes collaboration, leadership, communication, and team-building, as well as the development of refined analytical, managerial, and leadership skills.
Program Description
The program focuses on providing students with the skills necessary to change the world through innovation. Students in the program frequently collaborate with students from across the university, gaining a breadth of understanding in all business disciplines and a depth of understanding in opportunity recognition, feasibility, management of resources, and strategy.
At a Glance
- College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- Second Language Requirement: No
- STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
- First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
- Math Intensity: Moderate
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Business Entrepreneurship program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum and curriculum archives for more detailed information.
Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Accelerated Program Options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.
Admission Requirements
- General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
- Additional Requirements:
- First-year admission requirements: 1230 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses.
- Transfer admission requirements: Transfer GPA of 3.00 and one of the following: 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses.
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
Global Opportunities
Global Education programs can provide exposure to global startups and how different countries approach entrepreneurship. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program understand the unique requirements of an entrepreneur and have learned how to effectively identify market opportunities, innovative solutions, and execution strategies. They may follow multiple self-directed paths, such as starting a new venture or nonprofit organization, working for a new venture or a small business, or taking a position as an innovative leader within an existing organization.
Example Career Paths
- Business Analyst: 8.8% growth, $101,190 median salary
- Business Professor: 5.7% growth, $97,270 median salary
- Employee Training Manager: 5.8% growth, $127,090 median salary
- General Manager (GM): 4.4% growth, $102,950 median salary
- Marketing Associate: -2.2% growth, $126,960 median salary
- Office Manager: 4.6% growth, $108,390 median salary
- Sales Manager: 4.7% growth, $138,060 median salary
- Social Services Director: 6.4% growth, $78,240 median salary
