Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies Option (B.S.)

The Option in Entrepreneurial Studies is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship and creativity and who seek to learn about starting high growth business, working for a new venture, investing in start-ups or becoming involved in a new venture creation within an established organization. The ES option fosters an entrepreneurial culture throughout the program with a priority on applied learning in the dynamic environment of entrepreneurial ventures. Students apply what they’ve learned to a senior project and in conducting due diligence for investors. The ES option studies entrepreneurship from the entrepreneurs, employees and the investor’s perspective. 

Degree Requirements

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

A typical plan of study follows, showing the major-required courses. Students take 16-18 credits per semester. Discovery Program requirements (including the Inquiry requirement in the first two years) and elective courses are taken as well. Students are expected to follow this course plan. In the first three semesters, students cannot take more than two major courses in a single semester. The options have additional requirements as noted. For an individual schedule/plan of study, students should check with the Paul College Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office for specific recommendations.

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This is the capstone course in the business administration  program, and satisfies the capstone requirement of  the Discovery Program. Students may be required to concurrently enroll in ADMN 700 PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge (zero credits) for AACSB accreditation purposes.

Depending of the choice of option and the specific requirements thereof, students may be able to take PAUL or non-PAUL electives in their junior or senior year.

Option in Entrepreneurial Studies

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

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Students can explore a second option, second major, minor, or general electives.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Analyze organizational challenges and opportunities using core business concepts.
• Apply data-driven reasoning to business decisions using appropriate analytical approaches.

• Communicate original thoughts clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.
• Contribute effectively to teams, demonstrating individual and collaborative accountability.

• Evaluate ethical and social responsibility issues and recommend actions from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
• Analyze how global and cultural factors shape responsible business decisions