An Entrepreneurial Studies minor provides the knowledge and practical skills to launch new ventures, grow existing businesses, and drive innovation within organizations. Whether you want to start your own company or bring an entrepreneurial mindset to an established business, you’ll graduate prepared to identify opportunities, solve problems, and create value. Potential careers include:

• Startup Founder / Entrepreneur
• Small Business Owner
• Intrapreneur
• Business Development Representative
• Innovation or Product Development Specialist
• Startup Operations Manager
• Sales Manager
• Small Business Consultant
• Franchise Owner / Operator
• Social Entrepreneur / Nonprofit Founder
• Venture Associate or Startup Analyst

Morningside graduates with entrepreneurial experience work across a wide range of industries, from launching their own businesses to helping established organizations grow through innovation and strategic thinking. Alumni pursue careers in startups, corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and family-owned enterprises. Graduates work in organizations such as:

• Business consulting firms
• Startup companies
• Small and family-owned businesses
• Corporate innovation and product development teams
• Marketing and business development firms
• Financial services organizations
• Manufacturing companies
• Technology companies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Franchise businesses

Entrepreneurial Studies courses combine business fundamentals with hands-on learning to help you turn ideas into action. You’ll learn how to identify business opportunities, develop marketing strategies, build customer relationships, analyze markets, and create comprehensive business plans. Featured courses include Foundations of Entrepreneurial Ventures, Entrepreneurship Capstone, Principles of Marketing, and Sales and Customer Relationship Management.