Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Top 5 Reasons to Study
Core
Skills
- Startup operations and venture finance
- Strategic planning and growth management
- Family business succession and governance
Sample
Jobs
- Corporate Strategist
- Family Business Advisor
- Innovation Manager
- Social Entreprise Founder
- Program Director
Successful Career Outcomes
Top
Employment
Industries
- Y Combinator Startups
- Innovate Mississippi
- Regions Bank
- Family Firms
- Self-launched Startups
Brag
Points
- VentureCatalyst™: The flagship program helps clients identify “the next big idea” through training, mentorship and up to $7,500 in seed capital. A five-stage process, it is designed to help entrepreneurs reach sustainability or first-round investment.
- MSU'S Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach (E-Center) offering startup support, funding, mentorship, and office space for Entrepreneurship students.
- Access to national competitions and pitch events like the SEC Student Pitch and Bulldog Business Model Competition
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Experiential learning is at the core of our entrepreneurship program, giving you the opportunity to transform classroom concepts into real-world applications. Through courses like Creativity & Innovation Challenges, you'll sharpen your problem-solving skills and tackle emerging business trends. In Entrepreneurship & Experiential Innovation & Entrepreneurship, you'll move from idea to action—developing early-stage prototypes, testing business models, and refining your ventures through hands-on projects. Beyond the classroom, the VentureCatalyst program offered by MSU’s E-Center provides additional mentorship and support for students ready to turn their ideas into viable startups.
Spotlight
Designed by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs
All core courses were created and are taught by former entrepreneurs—bringing real-world insight and startup-tested strategies directly into the classroom. Whether you dream of launching your own company, growing a family firm, or driving innovation inside an existing business, the Entrepreneurship major at Mississippi State University gives you the tools and support to make it happen.
Entrepreneurship
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
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Alumni
Success
During Calvin Waddy's time at MSU, he and his team pitched several ideas that just didn’t quite make it, but he never gave up and each one got him closer to finding the real pain point that led to Buzzbassador. That tenacity is one of the hallmarks of some of the greatest entrepreneurs, and we’re so proud to see him acknowledged by one of the most recognizable names in tech. Calvin represents everything we aspire to support at the E-Center.
Student
Testimonial
I am proud to be one of the first students to join the new Entrepreneurship major at MSU. My ultimate goal is to own and operate my own business, I knew I had to make the switch as soon as MSU introduced this program. I am truly excited about this opportunity and can't wait to see how the rest of my journey unfolds!