Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
From launching a start-up to working within an existing business, you’ll have the tools and outlook to prepare you for the rigors of corporate America.
About the B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
Successful entrepreneurs innovate and execute toward their vision of the future. The Ole Miss entrepreneurship program prepares you to do just that. You will have the opportunity to start your own business under the guidance of a mentor entrepreneur, participate in the annual startup competitions with more than $50,000 in prize money, and be taught by our expert faculty.
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Program Information
Degree
B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
Emphases
Entrepreneurship
Required Credit Hours
120 Hours
Program Type
Major
Minor
Duration
4 years
Build your business by becoming an expert in one of these areas
- Identifying Opportunities
- Problem Solving in New and Innovative Ways
- Creating and Developing Programs to Support Customer Service
- Building New Projects Inside or Outside a Traditional Corporate Setting
Minor in Entrepreneurship
A minor in entrepreneurship consists of any six of the following courses:
- ACCY 201
- ACCY 202
- GB 350
- GB 370 OR MGMT 371
- BUS 380 (Study Abroad or Study USA trip approved by the department)
- BUS 300 (internship related to entrepreneurship approved by the department)
- Any 300-level or above ENT course.
4 Year Action Plan
Explore our tailored framework designed to guide you through each year of your undergraduate journey. Make an appointment with our Business School Career Services team to discuss your individual career action plan.
- Connect on Campus: Participate in the Business School’s Welcome Week Fair: Open for Business. Get involved on campus by joining a business school club or another organization of interest.
- Discover Your Strengths, Interests, and Values: Use the Career Center’s career exploration tools to evaluate your interests, values, and possible career paths.
- Explore Your Major and Career Options: Strategically choose your electives to spark career interests.
- Register on the Career Databases— Handshake and College Central Network
- Obtain part-time, summer, or volunteer jobs to gain experience and explore possible careers.
- Conduct informational interviews with people working in occupations of interest to ask questions about careers while making valuable contacts
- Draft a resume with your current college education, experiences, and activities.
- Develop and start optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
- Conduct a mock interview.
- Engage in experiential learning activities such as micro-internships, Forage virtual simulations, job shadowing.
- Join the Entrepreneurship Club and participate in the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Activities.
- Identify and craft one career-related goal.
- Engage in experiences related to your career interests and major, such as internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, service learning, volunteerism, and study abroad.
- Obtain a leadership position with your student organization.
- Research companies, industries, or graduate schools of interests. Prepare for graduate school entrance exams or other industry certifications.
- Network and build professional relationships.
- Update your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and social media presence.
- Polish your personal branding image (resume, cover letter, business cards, online presence).
- Consult experts in your field through informational interviews. Master your field of study and remain knowledgeable of industry trends.
- Practice talking about your accomplishments, transferable skills, and qualifications.
- Research companies, industry leaders and jobs you might want. Good information makes good decisions.
- Book an appointment with the Business School Career Team to review your application materials.
Navigating Entrepreneurial Career Paths
Entrepreneurship is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities, but students should clearly define their career goals and gain relevant experience through internships. Additionally, it’s important for entrepreneurs to learn a variety of aspects of business, so look for internships that allow you to learn as much as possible about how the company operates (i.e. small businesses).
For a more comprehensive look at this major, check out “What Can I Do With This Major?”
Next Steps
Explore Affordability
We have a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable for you and your family.
Apply to the University of Mississippi
Are you ready to take the next step toward building your legacy?