Overview

Offered by the Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University , this Applied Entrepreneurship program examines the principles of entrepreneurship and builds a solid foundation for analytical thinking, problem solving and contributing to today’s global economy.

GCU prioritizes quality training in servant leadership, ethics and entrepreneurship throughout all of our business curriculum. As a BS in Applied Entrepreneurship student, you will have the opportunity to refine your skill set across a diverse range of concepts. You’ll learn how to thrive in complex business environments and apply values-based principles to different business scenarios in order to succeed at GCU and far beyond in your career.

This entrepreneurship program is transfer-friendly and ideal for non-traditional students who want to apply existing credits toward a business degree. As a student in our entrepreneurship program, you’ll investigate challenges facing contemporary organizations and solve business needs. You’ll examine how mission-driven ventures can serve both an organization and the greater good of society. You’ll even have the chance to create and test hypotheses, develop a scalable business model and create a pitch for potential investors. GCU has valuable entrepreneurship opportunities available for our students who want to take their business to the next level, such as the IDEA Club and the Canyon Challenge (a Shark Tank-style competition).

In the Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship program, you’ll learn:

How to develop, implement and assess traditional and digital marketing plans

Effective communication, public relations and networking skills

Conception and creation of innovative solutions to real-world problems

How to test hypotheses for new products or services

Financial decision making and new venture financing

How to analyze organizational behavior and effective management

Business execution: From minimum viable prototypes and intellectual property to scalability and growth strategies

Careers

With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship from GCU, you can inspire others to use business as a force for good. Our entrepreneur degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as an entrepreneur in your own business or as an intrapreneur in larger companies. Potential career opportunities include:

Business Owner

Business Manager

A range of roles within startup organizations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations and Networking Skills

Financial Decision Making

Organizational Behavior and Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Business Execution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Our rolling admissions policy means that we admit new students year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+
High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online: $485 per credit

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Phoenix

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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