Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS) Degree Program

Many industries have created a demand for entrepreneurs who can provide dynamic leadership in creating new enterprises. Equally important is the need for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to infuse innovation into existing industries.

Through a unique curriculum and co-curricular partnerships in industry, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship serves as a regional hub that empowers students with the skills and experience to help transform their communities.

If you intend to start your own business or buy an existing business, enter a family business, or pursue an entrepreneurial career in any size organization you should consider the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship degree.

This program emphasizes experiential learning and provides you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business in the capstone course. Some of the key courses in the entrepreneurship core include the following.

Required

  • ENTR 3500 Entrepreneurship Essentials
  • ENTR 3501/FINA 3500 Money Management for Entrepreneurial
  • ENTR 3502/MKTG 3500 Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Marketing
  • ENTR 4212 Innovation and Opportunity Assessment
  • ENTR 4222 Entrepreneurial Finance
  • ENTR 4232/MKTG 4332 Professional Selling
  • ENTR 4242 Entrepreneurial Strategy (WI)
  • ENTR 4252 New Venture Launch (WI)
  • ENTR 4500 Entrepreneurial Business Planning (WI)

Select two courses from

  • ENTR 4262 Small Business Management (WI & SL)
  • ENTR 4272 Managing the Family Business (SL)
  • ENTR 4955 Topics in Entrepreneurship
  • ENTR 4995 Internship

WI: Writing-Intensive course
SL: Service-learning course

In addition, you are expected to choose 18 hours from an existing minor or certificate outside the Miller School of Entrepreneurship, or design a specialized area of focus. These courses are selected by you and approved by the Miller School director based on entrepreneurial interest.

Information for out-of-state applicants.

Admission Process

The BS Entrepreneurship is a 120-hour degree program. Admission (declaring your major) includes a competitive application process based on your response to the questions below. You must have met the following requirements to apply: (1) minimum completed 45 hours, (2) 2.0 cumulative GPA, and (3) completion of the 8 courses below with a C- or better in each course. Applications will be accepted in the semester you complete the required courses (you may be enrolled in the last of these courses in the semester you apply).

  1. MATH 1065 (Math 1064 can be a substitute)
  2. ECON 2113 Principles of Microeconomics
  3. ECON 2133 Principles of Macroeconomics
  4. MATH 2283 Statistics for Business or MATH 2228 Elementary Statistical Methods 1
  5. ACCT 2101 Survey of Financial and Managerial Accounting
  6. FINA 2244 Legal Environment of Business
  7. ENTR 3500 Entrepreneurship Essentials
  8. ENTR 3501 Money Management for Entrepreneurs

Each question on the application has a point value in determining admission eligibility. Please be thorough in responding to each question (up to 250 words).

  1. 1. What is your academic plan for the 18-hour minor or specialty area, and why? Please list the specific courses you intend to complete in your plan.
  2. What is your intended entrepreneurial career path? This may include start-up, corporate, social and/or family business. Please provide a detailed explanation that includes both short- and long-term goals.
  3. Tell us about any prior work experiences that have helped you prepare for an entrepreneurial career path. Please provide details on these experiences.
  4. Discuss your involvement in ECU and/or community related extracurricular activities.

Thank you for your interest in the BS Entrepreneurship degree. Please reach out to the Miller School of Entrepreneurship if you have any questions (252-737-6763; msoe@ecu.edu).