What you can do with an entrepreneurship degree

Be an effective leader in business and beyond

Becoming an entrepreneur includes a lot more than just being in charge. You’ll have to know how to communicate effectively, create buy-in for your venture, manage risk and more. The online bachelor’s in entrepreneurship degree at Lynn University helps you develop the multitude of skills that are necessary to operate a successful business. This program combines entrepreneurship essentials with innovation, business strategy and marketing to keep you ahead of the competition.

What you’ll learn

The Lynn University online Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship helps you become a skilled business professional. In this program, you‘ll learn:

  • The ins and outs of marketing, such as buyer behavior, product planning, pricing, promotional campaigns and more
  • The theory and practice of developing, introducing and leading innovation
  • How to scale and sustain ventures and build from within
  • The business technology and tools that can help you increase your competitive advantage and improve your decision-making
  • How to apply for funding and effectively manage finances, including revenue, start-up expenses and working capital

Career outlook for entrepreneurs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of self-employed workers to increase to 10.3 million by 2026. Careers in entrepreneurship are vast and span practically all fields. An entrepreneur’s success depends on a number of factors, including what industry you’re in, where you’re located and more. It’s important to develop the know-how to make smart business decisions and steer your career in the direction you want.

See notes and conditions for important information.

Entrepreneur career opportunities

Would you like to expand your own business or discover the best jobs for entrepreneurs? How about helping other companies launch and succeed? This online degree program prepares you for a variety of entrepreneur career paths, including:

  • Corporate entrepreneurship or e-commerce
  • Business consulting and analysis
  • Family business management
  • Mid- to large-size business management
  • Venture capital investment
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Notes and conditions - PLEASE READ

Employment and career advancement: Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment. Lynn University cannot guarantee employment placement or career advancement.

Job growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Outlook, https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/article/self-employment.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.