Entrepreneurship

Program Description

The mission of the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is to create and disseminate business knowledge. We prepare students for careers focused on bringing new ideas into the world — whether that’s a new business, a nonprofit, or a venture within an existing organization. Our students focus on creating value at its earliest stages, where ambiguity is highest and an integrated perspective on all dimensions of the venture is essential. Our teaching approach emphasizes skill development through traditional education complemented by deeply integrated experiential learning. Beyond the classroom, the department collaborates with institutes, centers, and initiatives to provide students with richer opportunities to leave the University of Utah prepared for the next step in their journey.

The Student Experience

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is an excellent resource for entrepreneurship students, offering skills workshops, networking events, help in launching startups, and housing options. Students can also get involved by joining a club (such as Get Seeded, a funding program for proposed business ventures), participating in a competition (the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge), or completing an internship or study abroad through the Global Entrepreneurship Program.

Career Opportunities

Students with a background in entrepreneurship are equipped with the tools to start their own business ventures and companies, such as non-profits, for-profits, and hybrid businesses. Students are also prepared to pursue careers in a number of business fields: sales and management, marketing and marketing management, financial advising and consulting, and public relations are all possible areas of employment. Consider becoming a recruiter, teacher, business analyst or advisor, or research and development specialist. For students desiring to continue their studies at the graduate level, degrees and careers in law, medicine, accounting, and business administration are all possible.

More Info

• Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
• David Eccles School of Business
• Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
• Department Advising
• Business Career Services

Catalog

• Entrepreneurship BS
• Entrepreneurship Minor

Exploratory Classes

Major:

• MGT 1030 - Responsibilities of Business Leaders
• MGT 1050 - Foundations of Business Thought

Minor/Certificate:

• ENTP 1020 - Entrepreneurship and the Startup Methods