Our BS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation helps you transform any business idea into a viable, successful venture – whether it’s one you already have or an industry you hope to enter. We don’t dismiss ideas; we refine them. Through guided feedback and real-world application, you’ll learn how to pivot, adapt and strengthen concepts to meet market needs and maximize impact.
Your Experience
Every successful entrepreneur started out with an idea and a dream, but also the grit and business savvy to turn them both into a reality. Our innovative program gives you a strong foundation in business practices, sharpens your business management skills and teaches you how to think and make decisions like the most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
You’ll develop and improve business ideas through team and individual projects and have opportunities to pitch them in regional and national business plan competitions. Throughout this process, you’ll test assumptions, respond to challenges and turn setbacks into strategic advantages.
Our curriculum covers the range of topics and issues most relevant to building and sustaining a company, from Entrepreneurial Creativity and Opportunity Recognition to Negotiation and Supply Chain Management. You’ll learn from a rich network of experienced faculty and staff who provide the guidance and mentorship necessary to launch a business, scale an existing one or contribute meaningfully to a growing organization.
Whether it’s in the classroom, during internships or at one of the School of Business’s many networking events, you’ll tap into the expertise and experience of local and national company executives, as well as small business owners who have achieved success. Another powerful resource is the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where you can bring business ideas to life, receive mentorship and advisory services, and take workshops in legal issues, finance, research, marketing, design, business plan development and start-up mentoring.
