In the Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, you can learn how to successfully create and operate a new venture. Students who want to work in entrepreneurial areas in large businesses also will benefit from the marketing, management, communication, economics, finance, accounting, and information systems curriculum. Specialized courses, an applied experience, internship opportunities, and interaction with knowledgeable business leaders offer students the experiences needed for small business ownership and innovative managerial work.

The major in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers preparation to students for successful venture creation and implementation and provides them opportunities to acquire the necessary operational knowledge to start a new enterprise and to study business communication, marketing, finance, management, economics, accounting, and information systems from an entrepreneurial perspective. The curriculum is flexible students may tailor the program to fit specific needs while acquiring the business background necessary for pursuing entrepreneurial goals. Successful business professionals contribute to the program and an advisory board of recognized entrepreneurial leaders’ mentors students. Specialized courses, an internship, and interaction with acknowledged business leaders are intended to provide the impetus to start and operate a successful business.

Careers

Due to the dual focus on business development and business ownership, MTSU alumni hold positions that include, among many others:

CEO

Manager

Company founder

President

Product design

Product manufacturer

Sales specialist