Program Overview

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg offers a unique program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which is part of the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. This program is designed to prepare students in three main ways:

• Developing students to create their own businesses
• Developing students to be creatives, innovators, and leaders within a firm
• Developing students to define careers they define themselves, not what others define for them

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation program is the practice of transforming ideas into value in the marketplace. These innovative ideas can evolve into products, services, processes, or benefits to society. The program is unique in that it positions students for dynamic careers today and in the future.

Degree Options

The Muma College of Business offers a B.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation on the St. Petersburg campus.

Entrepreneurship at USF St. Petersburg

Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business and can be seen as a spectrum of activities. Students majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the USF St. Petersburg campus participate in active project-driven learning that helps students engage all the senses. This includes learning through:

• Prototyping
• Creative problem solving
• Design sprints
• Market research and field work
• Pitching
• Competitions

Requirements for the Major in Entrepreneurship

Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will normally begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation are prepared to succeed in a wide range of companies and leadership positions, from starting a business to working on products and services within an established firm. Most entrepreneurs first work for someone before starting their own venture. Previous graduates hold positions at high-growth firms such as Amazon and Uber, consulting companies such as McKinsey and Deloitte, and have started their own successful companies.

Accreditation

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of South Florida also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of South Florida may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.