Program Overview
Do you dream of starting your own business someday? Entrepreneurship runs deep at JWU Charlotte. More than 1/3 of JWU alumni have participated in the startup of 1 or more businesses.
In this 4-year entrepreneurship degree program, you’ll benefit from a diverse analytical curriculum with business and general education coursework while also completing your business administration degree. As you study business administration, you’ll pursue your major, enhancing your education and preparing for a career in either business management or entrepreneurship.
You’ll develop the skills to start a new business venture as a small business owner, revitalize an existing organization or become a corporate entrepreneur in an extensive variety of industries.
Our program offers an integrated mix of
- custom entrepreneurial courses
- industry-relevant management and marketing classes
- extensive opportunities to gain real world experience — in and out of the classroom
You’ll learn business expansion strategies and tactics and how to develop a comprehensive business plan, solving the kinds of problems that you’d face starting a business. You’ll also learn about and understand the entrepreneurial mindset. Bring your business ideas to reality with our technological, administrative and professional support.
Why Study Entrepreneurship at JWU Charlotte?
As an Entrepreneurship major, you’ll be able to experience the academic advantages of studying in the Queen City. These include:
- Our urban campus located in uptown Charlotte, which is the 2nd largest banking center in U.S.
- As one of the of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the U.S., Charlotte’s financial ecosystem supports high-growth entrepreneurial startups and attracts innovation-based jobs.
- Classes taught by active entrepreneurs and investors
- Executive Speaker Series: Learn from and connect with C-level executives from the region
You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue an internship in your field of interest. Apply to JWU today and start your new venture towards a bachelor’s degree.
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This program is available in Providence, Charlotte and online. To view a full course listing for Charlotte, see the JWU Catalog link below.
Sample Entrepreneurship Courses
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing:
Did You Know?
- $62,500: Average salary of program alumni
- Alumni work at companies like Apple, Inc.; the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership; Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC; and Fidelity Investments.
