Entrepreneurship
Managment and Human Resources Department
Advising Information
Advisor: Lindsey Thurgood
Office: Business 309
Phone Number 435.797.2272
Email: Lindsey.thurgood@usu.edu
Why choose a degree in entrepreneurship?
The U.S. economy is powered by entrepreneurship. Most of the new job creation in the past two decades comes from the small business sector. Student surveys indicate that many USU business students end up working for start–up and growth–oriented businesses. The entrepreneurship degree is an integrative degree that teaches both theory and practice with respect to starting and growing businesses. It prepares students to make decisions based on the impact to the whole organization and provides unique perspectives and insights with respect to how to recognize viable business opportunities and to develop business models that take advantage of unique competencies and capabilities. In addition, substantial emphasis on the appropriate acquisition and allocation of resources, as well as organizing, leading, is placed on empowering people.
What types of jobs are available to those with a degree in entrepreneurship?
Students with a degree in entrepreneurship are prepared to assume entry–level management positions in small and growing organizations. In addition, they are prepared to be more successful if and when they start their own businesses.
Degree path in entrepreneurship
Completion of the degree along with work experience in small and growing organizations prepares students for exciting careers in a variety of industries. In addition, participation in the student Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) provides additional contacts and exposure to a broader spectrum of entrepreneurial opportunities.
Student Experiences
"My entrepreneurship courses were taught by energetic, knowledgeable professors who had all been successful entrepreneurs. They offered valuable advice based on personal experience. They go out of their way to help you develop your business ideas beyond the classroom. Course projects gave us great opportunity to analyze the feasibility of our business ideas and receive feedback and advice from our professors and fellow students. The courses are set up to help you succeed."
John Catron
"USU’s Entrepreneurship program has given me the knowledge to succeed in a highly competitive and ever–changing business environment driven by small businesses. The program integrates complex analysis and creative thinking in with core business concepts that will prepare me to launch my own business someday. Furthermore, the faculty’s real experience in starting and managing a venture enhance the quality of education in the classroom through applicable examples and success stories."
Todd Mattson