Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Launch Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Confidence

Entrepreneurship is on the rise, with more people pursuing the freedom of being their own boss. However, success requires more than just ambition—it takes strategic planning, financial management, and the ability to build and lead a team. This program equips you with the essential skills to overcome common challenges like cash flow management, hiring top talent, and effective marketing. Whether you're starting your own business or scaling an existing venture, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to turn your vision into a thriving, sustainable career.

60.6

million people in the US are employed by small businesses

75%

of small business owners are “very happy” with their work lives

54%

of entrepreneurs value soft skills in communication, problem solving and time management

Why Choose Entrepreneurship and Business Development?

This degree provides a unique blend of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and the real-world experiences necessary to start and grow successful ventures. Our entrepreneurship program offers opportunities to develop creativity, innovation, and risk-taking abilities, essential for identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities. Additionally, students gain insights into various aspects of business management, including marketing, finance, operations, and leadership, preparing them to launch their ventures or contribute effectively to existing businesses. Moreover, entrepreneurship education fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and adaptability, which is invaluable in today's rapidly changing and competitive business landscape.

Career Paths for this Degree Include:

Start Your Own Venture

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Innovation Leader

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What Will You Learn?

With an Entrepreneurship major, you'll learn how to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures. From business planning and financial management to marketing strategies and team building, this program equips you with the skills to launch, manage, and grow your own business. You'll gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making—essential for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Whether you aspire to start your own company or drive innovation within an organization, this major prepares you to think like an entrepreneur and create lasting impact.

Course Requirements

Applied Learning Opportunities

Student & Career Success

Required Courses:

EBD 380 - Entrepreneurship
EBD 480 - Managing Emerging Ventures
EBD 481 - Entrepreneurial Finance and Valuation
EBD 490 - Business Development and Commercialization

Choose one of the following:

MGT 354 - Managing Innovation and Technology
MGT 356 - Human Resource Management

Plus, choose two courses from the following:

BLA 461 - Commercial Law
MGT 354 - Managing Innovation and Technology
EBD 383 - Entrepreneurship Analytics
EBD 482 - Global Entrepreneurship and Exporting
EBD 491 - Directed Individual Study
EBD 495 - Topics in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
MGT 351 - Green Business and Sustainable Enterprise
MGT 355 - Ethics in Management
MGT 357 - Hospitality Management
MGT 459 - Negotiation
MKT 348 - Professional Selling
MGT 356 - Human Resource Management

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We go beyond traditional classrooms, providing hands-on experiences that transform knowledge into action. Our commitment to applied learning empowers students to bridge theory with real-world challenges. We offer a range of opportunities specific to our accounting and business law students such as:

Business trips to visit selected firms in Charlotte
Meet the Firms events
Business Week Career Fair and dinner
Coaching and interview preparation from experienced professionals
Resume assistance to tailor to industry expectations
Opportunity to volunteer to assist taxpayers with filing taxes in our VITA program
Student organizations and more!

Applied Learning Opportunities

We place a high priority on preparing students for internships and providing networking opportunities to meet potential employers. Providing all the opportunities you'll need to make connections that matter. Our students are highly successful securing opportunities with all of the Big 4 accounting firms and other leading firms throughout the region and industry.

We also have a dedicated Career Sucess Center within Cameron that helps our students discover their passions and achieve their professional career goals by providing career coaching and consultation as well as helping aid in your job search.

VISIT CAREER SUCCESS CENTER

The Cameron Executive Network (CEN) is a volunteer network made up of current and retired business executives who are dedicated to enhancing the education and career development of undergraduate Cameron School of Business students through individual mentoring.

Get Involved in CEN

Entrepreneur Student Spotlight: Caleb Pike, Class of 2024

“The Cameron School of Business taught me that entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business—it’s about shaping ideas, solving problems, and embracing uncertainty. It gave me both the confidence to take risks and the skills to make them count.”

Launch Your Seahawk Journey

Graduates of UNCW’s Cameron School of Business Entrepreneurship program go on to launch their own businesses, drive innovation in startups, and lead strategic growth in a variety of industries. Many also pursue careers in venture capital, business consulting, and corporate innovation roles. With a strong foundation in business strategy, leadership, and innovation, graduates are prepared to turn their ideas into successful ventures and make a lasting impact in the business world.

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A Degree You Can Count On

Cameron's School of Business Entrepreneurship program equips you with the skills and mindset needed to launch and grow successful ventures in today’s fast-paced business world.

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