Details about this Major
Majoring in Entrepreneurship equips you with the skills to transform your ideas into successful ventures. You’ll learn to identify and evaluate business opportunities, develop comprehensive business plans, and master financial management and venture financing. You’ll also dive into marketing strategies, build leadership and teamwork skills, and navigate the legal and regulatory landscape. Most importantly, you’ll cultivate an innovative mindset essential for launching new ventures or driving innovation within existing organizations. Graduates often pursue careers as startup founders, business consultants, marketing managers, and financial analysts, working in diverse industries like tech, finance, healthcare, and retail.
ENTRP 485 New Venture Planning
Learn what it takes to create and grow a new venture; how to evaluate opportunities, develop growth strategies, obtain venture financing, and building a management team.
ENTRP 486 Launching New Ventures
Students in this class participate in the WSU Business Plan Competition (BPC). The WSU BPC is an unparalleled opportunity to practice entrepreneurship in a real-world setting and receive guidance as you launch a new venture, plus a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money!
ENTRP 489 Entrepreneurial Management
Learn about the analytical, financial, and interpersonal skills needed to effectively manage an entrepreneurial venture.
ENTRP 492 Small Business Strategy & Planning
Students in this class run Carson Business Solutions, a student consulting firm, that pairs small businesses and nonprofits with student teams. With mentoring and guidance from faculty and volunteer coaches, student consulting teams provide plans that will enable businesses to improve and grow. Carson Business Solutions provide more than 700 hours of free consulting services to qualifying businesses each year.
Business Plan Competition
Calling all aspiring business owners! The WSU Business Plan Competition gives you the tools and knowledge to confidently launch your own business. Held every April, the WSU BPC gives students a chance to hone their pitch; sharpen their communication skills, network with industry professionals, and learn what it takes to step into the world of an entrepreneur. Here’s how you can get started:
- Stop by The Den, home of the Center for Entrepreneurship, to meet with program staff who can help you tap into innovation resources at WSU and across the region
- Prepare for success by taking advantage of the insight and expertise of successful entrepreneurs who present the BPC Bites workshops
- Check out the Resource Hub to prepare for the BPC
- Get the details on the upcoming BPC
Members: Christopher Larsen and Morgan Dixon (not shown)
Possible Careers
Founder/CEO
Business Consultant
Business Development Manager
General Manager
Marketing Manager
Venture Capitalist
Get Involved
Business Plan Competition
Held every April, the WSU BPC gives students a chance to hone their pitch; sharpen their communication skills, network with industry professionals, and learn what it takes to step into the world of an entrepreneur.
Sparks Program
Curious about what it means to be an entrepreneur? What it takes to be an entrepreneur? This program can help you find the answers and provide you with a scholarship! Apply to join the next cohort and community of future entrepreneurs starting in the Fall.
Jones Milestone Accelerator
Teams can receive up to $20,000 to move their business project forward to launch. You have your team. Your beta test was a success. You know your market. You are ready for the next step. Find out how and when!
Fund your Education through Scholarships
The Carson College of Business awards more than $1,000,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are available for both new and continuing WSU students. Applications are collected through the WSU General Scholarship Application.
Additionally, each semester dedicated scholarships for Entrepreneurship majors are awarded. For information and to apply contact the Center for Entrepreneurship.
For Future Cougs
Lisa Desmarais
Business Admissions Counselor
