The M.E. is a 30-semester hour program with a faculty that has years of practical
entrepreneurial experience. Students will learn from seasoned entrepreneurs who understand
all the small steps, common mistakes and best practices it takes to be a successful
entrepreneur. You will learn how to identify market opportunities and the subsequent
steps of planning, launching and growing a business. The program was developed by
the National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education and is completely online.
Where You'll Go
Entrepreneurs are able to use their skills and vision to create the job description
and business that is tailored to their passion and skill set. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics states that nearly 15 million Americans identified as self-employed in
2014. The life of an entrepreneur is busy and has its risks and challenges, but the
ability to call your own shots while cultivating a successful business is the ultimate
reward for many choosing this path.
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Starting a business is a dream many people have grown up, or after years of working
for other people. Technological advances have made entrepreneurship accessible and
shown there is a demand for a diverse range of goods and services. Fortune Small Business
magazine lists Western Carolina University’s Master of Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship
as a top five online program. The M.E. teaches you the skills necessary to create
a sustainable new venture by taking your idea and developing it over the course of
your studies. This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB).
More About Our Business Administration and Law Degree
Our standard Business Administration and Law program covers policy and strategy, along
with teaching, research, and service. You’ll also receive a thorough background in
the interrelationship of business and law, legal theory, and legal research. Looking
for other options, or more? See what else we offer.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
You can use your electives to focus on one of 10 specializations. Choose from areas
such as Accounting, Construction Management, Sport Management, and more.
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