Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
The B.S.B.A. in Entrepreneurship will provide students with the skills necessary to determine the feasibility of their business ideas, obtain the knowledge and required proficiency in the development and writing of a business plan, understand how to identify a sound business opportunity and know how to conduct a feasibility analysis. Graduates will have the skills and background to launch their business enterprises or join a family business with much to offer.
The entrepreneurship major is intended for students who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, or who are considering working in a family-owned business upon graduation.
Upon completing the entrepreneurship major at High Point University, students will be able to:
- effectively develop resource management plans
- obtain the knowledge and required proficiency in the development and writing of a business plan
- identify a business opportunity
- conduct a feasibility analysis
Why is Business a Top Program?
- Students enjoy strong job placement rates
- Skills acquired in business are useful in all career fields
- The Center for Entrepreneurship allows students to access experienced entrepreneurs and investors
- The Professional Selling Program showcases student talent to top corporations
- Students may combine business curriculum with world language and cultural studies in Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish
- Students learn how to be professional and career-ready
- The W. Allen Tilley Trading Room enables practical finance experience
- Students have an opportunity to earn a 4 + 1 MBA
- Accounting majors have multiple opportunities to intern with local, regional, and Big 4 accounting firms
Opportunities for Experiential Learning
- HPU Elevator Pitch Competition
- HPU Business Plan Competition
- Pitch Practice
- Participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week
- Access to Innovators including Marc Randolph, founder of Netflix
- Co-working Idea Incubator space
- Student Entrepreneur Showcases
- Annual participation in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Organization conference
- Working on projects for local businesses
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Conferences
- Involvement with High Point Business Community
- Truist Leadership Institute Certification
- Roundtable events with the entrepreneurial community
- The Investment Club invests real dollars in markets
- Study abroad global business courses
- Working and learning at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
Student Clubs and Organizations
- Accounting Club
- Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
- Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
- Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club)
- Healthcare Management Club
- Floyd T. Craven Investment Club
- National Retail Federation Student Association
- PSB Selling Club
- Real Estate Club
- Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society
Why Should I Major in Entrepreneurship at HPU?
The HPU Entrepreneurship major is intended for students who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, are considering working in a family-owned business, or looking to work for a company that embraces an entrepreneurial mindset upon graduation.
Student course work encompasses topics including:
- Business Law
- Business Modeling and Feasibility
- Venture Funding
- Ideation and Creativity
- Leadership
https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/
