Overview

Students pursue either a Bachelor of Science degree that provides them with the flexibility to develop the type of businesses they have interest in, or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree that places emphasis on the development of creative thinking solutions within the business world. The business administration degree is also offered as a fully online program for students who wish to complete their studies from their own location.

What You'll Learn

At Western Carolina University, Entrepreneurship is a practical, hands-on program with a curriculum designed by actual entrepreneurs who meet the challenges of growing an entrepreneurial venture in the face of increasing competition. With two major concentrations, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leadership, you'll focus on a comprehensive view of business and the strategic thinking needed to run your own. The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship combines courses from disciplines such as accounting, mathematics, and economics with discipline-specific courses in an area of knowledge in the type of business students would like to start. The program provides the flexibility for  students to develop the types of businesses they wish to pursue.  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major with a concentration in Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship combines business core requirements from disciplines such as accounting, economics, management, and marketing with mid-to-upper-level entrepreneurship courses and electives. This program takes a practical hands-on approach under the direction of a faculty composed of entrepreneurs. Whichever degree option they choose to pursue, all students participate in service-learning activities while working with regional professionals and businesses.

Where You'll Go

Cited in Business Week as the fastest-growing business program in the United States, entrepreneurship is the key to economic development regionally, nationally and internationally. Increasingly, large firms are recognizing the need for entrepreneurial competition in the global marketplace. As a consequence, large and small firms alike seek entrepreneurship graduates for their creativity and innovation. Graduates find work with a wide variety of business firms or within their own businesses. Alternately, many choose to pursue graduate study in order to deepen their knowledge and further expand their career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Entrepreneurship curriculum include:

Microeconomics
Management Info Systems
History
Writing/Critical Inquiry
Legal Environ. of Business
Innovation & Creativity
Entrepreneurial Funding
New Venture Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
Background Checks
Academic Program Requirements

Computer Requirement

Required Actions and Records

Application
Application Fee
High School Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
College Transcripts
Credit Examinations

Tuition Fee

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International

11414 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5707 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11414 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5707 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7414 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3707 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Cullowhee

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Entrepreneurship.

Available Scholarships

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