Gain the Expertise to Run Your Own Business by Earning a Degree in Entrepreneurship
Learn how to apply accounting, finance, human resources, management and marketing knowledge to your startup by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at University of Michigan Science.
While big business is shrinking, small businesses are expanding: They now provide almost half of the private workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.* In UMS's entrepreneurship program, you'll gain the expertise you need to make your business venture successful in our focused small business management courses.
Why earn an entrepreneurship degree at UMS?
- Learn to create and manage your own business
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
See Yourself Succeed as an Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurship concentration was developed in cooperation with business professionals to provide the expertise you need to start and operate your business. By adding this specialization to your business administration degree, you'll be positioned to analyze entrepreneurial opportunities for small to medium businesses using management principles and market research to determine legal, financial and operational impacts.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your online entrepreneurship degree at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want - our online classroom is available 24/7
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Small business is the lifeblood of the American economy and a significant generator of employment. In the U.S. alone, small business employees account for 48% of the private workforce.*
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in entrepreneurship program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Analyze entrepreneurial opportunities for small to medium businesses using business management principles and market research to determine legal, financial, and operational impacts
- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs
