Online Entrepreneurship Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship combines core courses in business fundamentals with in-depth study of entrepreneurial principles and concepts. Students will become familiar with real-world issues particularly relevant to entrepreneurs such as employment law and budgeting. At the same time, students develop key managerial skills such as team leadership and management tactics. This business degree in entrepreneurship offers students a blend of practical entrepreneurial skills and essential business knowledge.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship will provide students with a strong foundation of business knowledge and practical, career focused skills, including how to:

Examine legal environment and various challenges of managing modern organizations.

Recognize that the main responsibilities of a manager or supervisor are to lead their teams and provide the motivation and skills needed to achieve organizational goals.

Evaluate and use common microcomputer software packages and be aware of the social implications of technology.

Employ negotiation tactics and strategy.

Know the factors that ensure an ethical work environment and legal compliance.

Understand contracting and procurement activities within a global supply chain organization.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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This degree program is designed to equip graduates with a practical, hands-on understanding of what it takes to run a successful business in today’s business environment. Students will learn about leveraging and a variety of business opportunities into viable business entities. Studies include marketing, management, operations, finance, accounting, and the legal aspects of running a business. This degree is applicable for any student who has a desire to start his/her own business, plans to take over a family owned business, or otherwise works in an entrepreneurial enterprise.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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Be your own boss when you earn your IACBE accredited Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship degree online from Ashford University. This unique degree program will help an emerging entrepreneur like you to harness opportunities and build a successful business.

Business is inherently entrepreneurial in nature. But the knowledge that an entrepreneur requires is distinct from that of other business managers. The Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship degree shows you how to harness opportunities and build a successful business from the ground up. This online degree program trains you in sound business principles, preparing a business plan, and how to finance and manage a small business.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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The program prepares students for professional opportunities and advancement in a dynamic, global business environment through innovative and career-relevant curriculum. Available fully online or on-campus with integrated online components, the Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship introduces students to principles of financing small business, market research, consumer behavior, and new product development.

The Brandman University BBA meets the demands of both students and employers while integrating the latest academic research on current issues in business. It is particularly useful for those who would like to move up in their company or prepare for entry level to middle management opportunities. Students will develop business fundamentals while focusing on their customized area of specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Communication: Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in organizational and professional settings.

Ethics: Identify and evaluate ethical issues and formulate a defensible resolution in business environments.

Global: Apply cultural differences, diversity issues, and business functions and processes, in domestic and global settings.

Technology: Apply technology to support decision making in businesses; leadership.

Business Functions/Processes: Interpret and implement business functions and processes.

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed 12 or more transferable baccalaureate level credits or the equivalent for admission to Brandman University.

Prospective students must submit the following:

Completed application package.

Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

For those applying under an active military agreement with Brandman University, admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS or JST transcripts. If additional coursework from other institutions is submitted prior to admission this coursework will also be included in determining admissibility and transferability for course credit.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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The program prepares students to manage and lead enterprises that create value for stakeholders in a dynamic, global business environment. The Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship provides the tools necessary to analyze business functions and processes including business finance, market research and new product development.

With a unique focus on sustainability and innovation, Brandman University faculty members draw on industry experience and the latest academic research to help students integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility into decision making. Available fully online or on campus with online components, the MBA is designed for those who want a high quality education with built-in flexibility. Students may customize their program through the selection of electives.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Business Functions/Processes: Analyze and evaluate business functions and processes.

Strategic Planning: Evaluate and formulate effective domestic and global business strategies.

Sustainability/Ethics: Integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability in decision-making.

Leadership: Identify, evaluate, communicate and implement effective leadership of a diverse workforce.

Innovation: Research, design and apply the innovation process from creativity to solution design and implementation.

Entry Requirements

All graduate admissions options listed below require an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Option One
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A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) calculated over the most recent 30 graded semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Two
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A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution. A satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam is required.

- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): achieve the required minimum scores on two out of three of the subsections of the GRE. (Minimum score for Quantitative: 141, minimum score for Verbal: 150, minimum score for Analytic Writing: 4.5)

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 400.

- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): fulfill the formula GMAT + (GPA X 200) > 1000.

Option Three
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An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Four
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Submission of a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio will contain: writing samples that show graduate level communications and analytical skills; a detailed resume showing professional development and achievements; awards; professional recognition; letters of reference from persons who can attest to the applicant’s ability to do graduate level work; and a letter of explanation detailing the reasons the student believes he or she is a good candidate for graduate study in the field of Organizational Leadership.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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