More than 36 million Americans are employed by businesses with fewer than 100 workers. Furthermore, it appears that the significant economic role of small firms is not likely to decline in the foreseeable future. Faculty participating in this sequence combine strong academic backgrounds with extensive consulting experience in entrepreneurship and small business management. The fundamental philosophy of those teaching in this area is that students learn best through application. Therefore, the classes are project-oriented and interactive with real companies.
Academic advisors assist students in planning their programs.
All majors within the College of Business complete tool and core courses to ensure their understanding of the fundamental base of knowledge and the perspectives that form the context of business. This commonality in the tool courses and core classes allows the student to follow the right path toward a business major without committing to that major until he or she is a junior. The required sequence of classes assures that each student in each class will have an appropriate background to get the most from the material presented in that class. During the fall, spring, and summer semesters, majors in entrepreneurship and small business management may participate in the internship program within the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods. As interns, students earn academic credit while working in organizations on a variety of assignments and projects.