Entrepreneurship

Degree Type:

Minor

Mode of Study:

On Campus

College:

Business, Technology & Professional Studies

Methodist University’s Entrepreneurship program prepares students to start new businesses, become key team members of existing businesses, or become successors to current businesses. Students that complete a major in Entrepreneurship will be prepared for professional entry-level employment in entrepreneurship-related fields.

Common Career Paths

Some of the top jobs for those with an educational background in Entrepreneurship include business owner, business consultant, marketing specialist, financial analyst, sales manager, and so much more.

Common Salary Ranges for Graduates

As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a background in Entrepreneurship. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:

Business operations specialist: $80,380
Marketing specialist: $76,080
Financial analyst and advisor: $106,340
Sales manager: $142,390

Average Tuition Cost

The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.

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Minor Requirements

The Entrepreneurship minor consists of 18 credits distributed as follows:

ACC 1510 Principles of Financial Accounting (3)	ENP 3010 Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 1510 Management and Organization (3)	ENP 3230 New Venture Capital (3)
BUS 1750 Personal Finance (3)	MKT 1510 Principles of Marketing (3)