Entrepreneurial Studies Major- Social Entrepreneurship Specialization

Students pursuing a major in Entrepreneurial Studies with a Social Entrepreneurship specialization will develop competencies in creating social value by utilizing entrepreneurial principles. Social entrepreneurs function in a variety of socially oriented organizations including not-for-profit and for–profit; secular and faith-based. Socially entrepreneurial ventures tend to focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities and groups and addressing social issues. This specialization will provide students with a broad perspective and the skills and knowledge needed to start or find employment in nonprofit organizations or for-profit firms pursuing a social purpose.