Business Administration – Entrepreneurial Studies, B.S.
Instruction Style: Online, On Campus | Credit Hours: 120-121
Are you an innovator? Do you enjoy the pursuit of new ideas? Do you see opportunities others don’t? Have you ever wanted to own your own business? If these are concepts that resonate with you, consider pursuing a business administration degree concentrating in entrepreneurial studies.
With this degree, you will be able to recognize market opportunities, develop new business concepts, evaluate the start-up potential of a business, conduct a feasibility study, create a business plan and network with other experienced entrepreneurs.
Why choose Indiana Tech?
The program lead is experienced in marketing and entrepreneurship; she has started and operated her own business, has trained other entrepreneurs in start-up and business growth and has maintained a strong network with entrepreneurs.
You will work closely with Indiana Tech’s Center for Creative Collaboration (C3), a university organization that fosters a constant environment of entrepreneurial study in the region.
Your education will be project-based—you will work on real projects for entrepreneurs and companies.
The program lead is a member of the American Marketing Association and the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and she integrates principles from both organizations into program course content.
Indiana Tech fosters an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.
Career Outlook
A B.S. in Bus. Admin. – Entrepreneurial Studies from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.
Indiana Tech graduates with this degree have earned jobs at:
- Siemens AG
- Alro Steel
- Raytheon
- SpaceMace Gaming
- Personally-launched ventures
Indiana Tech students pursuing this degree have interned with:
- Three Rivers Federal Credit Union
- Graphics Output
- CDP Information Technology
- Hop River Brewing Company
- State Farm Insurance
Success Story
While at Tech, Chad worked closely with bsimplecreations. He helped the small tote bag designer/manufacturer craft its venture while learning about product development, conducting market research, identifying target markets and assessing risks. T…
Dr. Staci Lugar Brettin
Faculty Lead
Dr. Lugar Brettin’s experience includes launching her own business, and collaborating on the start-up and formation of new ventures. She is also experienced in training entrepreneurs and business owners in business feasibility, start-up evaluation, business plan creation and entrepreneurial planning and growth. She is a member of the American Marketing Association and the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. She publishes in peer-reviewed journals focused on marketing and entrepreneurship education.
- D.B.A., Anderson University
- M.B.A., Bethel College
- B.A., International Business, Ball State University
