Undergraduate
Entrepreneurship
Develop the skills and abilities needed to create your own opportunities in today's highly dynamic marketplace.
Blaze Your Own Trail With an Entrepreneurship Degree From MC.
What is An Entrepreneurship Major?
Mississippi College’s Bachelor of Science program in Business Entrepreneurship prepares you to identify, evaluate, and develop entrepreneurial opportunities, whether within existing companies or through new ventures. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering key areas such as management, marketing, accounting, and finance. Emphasizing the development of advanced analytical, managerial, and leadership skills, the program encourages you to adopt an innovative mindset focused on entrepreneurial application. You’ll learn to identify opportunities for improving and transforming current business models.
Why Study Entrepreneurship at MC?
Mississippi College offers an entrepreneurship program that blends theory with practice.
The program emphasizes collaboration, leadership, communication, and team-building skills. While honing your managerial and creative abilities, you will:
- Explore ethical and moral considerations
- Gain management expertise within a Christian framework
- Benefit from the experienced perspective of our supportive faculty
You will have opportunities to work with peers from other fields. This approach broadens business understanding and deepens your insights into spotting opportunities, managing resources, and strategizing. Moreover, MC provides study abroad options for practical experiences that enrich your education. Graduates are ready to spot market opportunities, create solutions, and execute strategies.
PERSONALIZED ADVISING IS NEVER FAR AWAY
All MC business school students are assigned an individual finance advisor. From assisting with career goals, to selecting courses, to sharing personal connections in the larger business community, your advisor will help you make the most of your business education and your business career.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS | |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Business Core | 46 | |
| Entrepreneruship Requirements | 24 | |
| ENT 310 | Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise | 3 |
| ENT 411 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ENT 412 | Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
| ENT 413 | New Venture Creation | 3 |
| MGT 474 | Human Resources | 3 |
| ACC 305 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Choose two of the following | ||
| GBU 469 | Internship | 3 |
| MKT 383 | Personal Selling | 3 |
| MKT 429 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKT 481 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKT 485 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
| MKT 486 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| MKT 482 | Retailing & E-Commerce | 3 |
| MKT 487 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| General Electives | 24 | |
| Total | 130 | |
Featured Entrepreneurship Degree Courses
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET
The history, theories, and functions of monetary systems and their relation to the economic order.
NEW VENTURE CREATION
Develop the skills and concepts necessary to review and critically examine financial statements from the perspective of investors, management, and creditors.
ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Explore topics such as financial statement creation and analysis, debt versus equity financing, venture and angel capital and crowdfunding.
What Can You Do With an Entrepreneurship Degree?
An Entrepreneurship degree opens a wide range of career opportunities for you.
BUSINESS OWNER
As a business owner, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the business operations. You will oversee strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and personnel management to ensure the success and growth of the company.
NON-PROFIT
As the owner of a nonprofit organization, you will be responsible for leading the organization's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
BUSINESS ANALYST
As a business analyst, you will analyze business needs, translating them into actionable requirements for technology or process solutions. You will also act as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that solutions meet business objectives.
