Discover Your Path to Innovation and Success with Our Entrepreneurship Program
Unlock your potential and embark on an exciting journey with Misericordia University’s new Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship. Our cutting-edge program is designed to ignite creativity, cultivate innovative thinking, and equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Students who major in entrepreneurship will have a foundation of business core courses that will provide breadth in general functional business disciplines, as well as depth in entrepreneurship & innovation, with the added opportunity to pursue our specialization track in social entrepreneurship.
The entrepreneurship major emphasizes applied learning, analytical thinking, and communication skills. The major provides for excellent opportunities in forming and operating new business and social ventures, and also can be very conducive for entrepreneurship within a traditional company setting, which is defined as an “intrapreneur,” and represents a manager within a company who promotes innovative product development and marketing.
Why choose Misericordia University for Entrepreneurship?
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Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through real-world projects, internships, and collaborative ventures with industry leaders.
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Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders who are dedicated to your success and passionate about fostering your entrepreneurial spirit.
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Customizable Curriculum: Tailor your education with a diverse range of electives, allowing you to focus on entrepreneurship and innovation or specialize in social entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurial Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals through networking events, workshops, and guest speaker series designed to inspire and connect.
Launch Your Future Today
Whether you dream of starting your own venture, innovating within an existing company, or making a difference in your community, Misericordia University’s Entrepreneurship program prepares you to turn your vision into reality. Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and chart your course to success with us.
Specialization in Social Entrepreneurship available, providing an opportunity to explore business opportunities that have a positive impact on communities, society or the world.
The. U.S. Chamber of Commerce has noted that “social entrepreneurship is the process by which individuals, startups and entrepreneurs develop and fund solutions that directly address social issues. A social entrepreneur, therefore, is a person who explores business opportunities that have a positive impact on their community, in society or the world.”
Numbers You Need to Know
$149,854
Average annual wage (mid-east US region) for general and operations managers
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
3.3%10-year growth rate predicted
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The business department aims to prepare students for success in both their careers and life. Importantly, the department emphasizes the development of a framework for ethical decision-making, and strives to give students the ability to recognize and understand awareness of social and ethical issues relevant to business.
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Mission
We develop adaptable, values-driven business leaders prepared to serve the common good and pursue lives of purpose in their workplaces and communities, offering innovative and relevant instructional approaches, active learning opportunities and meaningful partnerships that further economic development in our community.