Entrepreneurial Leadership, BA
You have the vision --- now access the tools to make it happen. This program transforms ambitious thinkers into leaders who build companies, create jobs and solve pressing problems. In this innovative program, you learn to navigate uncertainty, inspire teams and turn calculated risks into successful ventures.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
The W.P. Carey School of Business and all its programs are accredited ...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Entrepreneurial Leadership degree description
In the Bachelor of Arts program in entrepreneurial leadership, you prepare to start, lead and manage entrepreneurial organizations for long-term success.
This program develops entrepreneurial-minded leaders like you to effectively manage the value-creation process of existing small and medium-sized businesses, and manage new ventures. Through your coursework and internship opportunities, you become a leader by developing a broad entrepreneurial mindset and leadership style that enable you to seize entrepreneurial opportunities. You can also develop and nurture those entrepreneurial opportunities within your organizations through the effective communication, team building, critical thinking and problem-solving skills you learn in this program.
Why study entrepreneurial leadership at ASU?
You can plug into a larger ASU entrepreneurship ecosystem built for builders, with mentorship, student organizations, Venture Devils, the New Venture Challenge, the Center for Small and Medium-sized Businesses, and the SMB Lab all within reach.
You can get involved through more than 50 business clubs and organizations connected to the W. P. Carey School of Business, and deepen your experience with the W. P. Carey Leaders Academy; Barrett, The Honors College; and Business Ambassadors.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| WPC 148 First-Year Introduction to Career Development |
| WPC 248 Sophomore Career Narrative Design |
| WPC 348 Junior Networking Foundations |
| WPC 448 Senior Career Transition Management |
| ACC 382 Accounting and Financial Analysis |
| AGB 302 International Management and Agribusiness |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
As globalization continues to impact the way business functions, study abroad programs provide students with valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.
Business students can participate in Global Education programs nearly anywhere in the world and gain valuable internship experience in many global business hubs, such as Australia, Germany, England, Singapore, China and the United Arab Emirates.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Manager | 0.1% | $69,500 | Learn more |
| Employee Training Manager | 6.4% | $133,000 | Learn more |
| Human Resources Manager | 5.5% | $149,280 | Learn more |
| Marketing Associate | -3.7% | $133,660 | Learn more |
| Office Manager | 5.2% | $114,130 | Learn more |
| Product Marketing and Promotions Manager | 0.2% | $39,320 | Learn more |
| Purchasing Agent | 6.0% | $77,710 | Learn more |
| Sales Manager | 4.5% | $148,270 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this entrepreneurial leadership degree prepares you for
Graduates have a broad foundation in business and a focus on starting, leading and managing entrepreneurial organizations. Multiple career paths are available to graduates, including working in entrepreneurial-minded roles in existing organizations, and starting or joining new ventures and small businesses of all types.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Technology,Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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FAB N106
wpcareymgt@asu.edu
602-543-6200
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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