BA in Entrepreneurial Management
The skills and knowledge I gained from the entrepreneurship program have put me a step ahead of my peers in a very competitive business world. As a third generation builder I plan to use this to help take my family business to new levels!
Erik Simmons - Simmons Construction,
B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, 2006
The Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program
Entrepreneurship is a dynamic field where both passion and specialized skills are essential. CSUSB's undergraduate program offers you the practical knowledge, real-world experience, and the advanced business skills ncessary to be a successful entrepreneur in any environment. The program enhances your academic experience by utilizing an integrated, hands-on learning approach. During the program you will collaborate with students from other disciplines and network with entrepreneurs, mentors, and alumni. You'll not only lean what it takes to be an entrepreneur, but also develop the entrepreneurial mindset through experience and challenging coursework.
Preparation for the Entrepreneurial Future...
Whether you intend to start a business, work entrepreneurially in a corporate setting or family business, or take other professional path, success will demand much more than just doing the job. The undergraduate program in entrepreneurship will help prepare you by developing the personal and professional attributes critical to entrepreneurial success and to effectively turn your ideas and dreams into reality.
Courework Required for the BA in Entrepreneurial Management
The B.A. in Entrepreneurial Management consists of the following classes to be completed beyond the required B.A. core classes:
MGMT-543 New Venture Opportunity Analysis (offered Fall quarter)
MGMT-543 Developing the New Venture (offered Winter quarter)
MGMT-545 Entrepreneurial Resource Requirements (offered Winter quarter)
MGMT–549 Launching the Entrepreneurial Venture (offered Spring quarter)
Eight (8) units chosen from the following:
MGMT-442 Small Business Management (offered all quarters)
MGMT-515 Small Business Consulting (offered all quarters)
MGMT-541 Commercializing Entrepreneurial Innovation (TBA)
MGMT-547 Managing a Growing Business (offered Spring quarter)
MGMT-455 Human Resources Management (offered all quarters)
MGMT-575 Internship in Management - Entrepreneurship (offered all quarters)
FIN-420 Entrepreneurial Finance (offered Winter quarter)<
MKTG-530 Strategic Entrepreneurship (TBA)
MKTG 430 Professional Selling and Sales Management (See MKTG dept for course offering)
MKTG-460 Retailing (See MKTG dept for course offering)
