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Entrepreneurship is a field of study that involves designing a business idea followed by launching and running a new business. It focuses on business opportunities exploitation, business plan development and control, start-up establishment, management, team-building, market strategies, human resource management, leadership, innovation, intellectual property, economy, networking, market research, among many others.

A degree in Entrepreneurship helps students prepare for challenging careers by providing insights on how to become efficient businessmen. It instructs students how to carefully distinguish, analyse and evaluate local and global businesses. As they progress, students become competent in business, finance, marketing, sales, and strategic planning while also building skills like leadership, risk management, creativity, work ethic, and communication.

Entrepreneurship courses provide students with skills and training to improve their business acumen, along with the tools and methods for business innovation and expansion. An entrepreneur creates effective business plans by thinking strategically and using his creativity. An Entrepreneurship degree provides students with both theoretical as well as practical knowledge required to succeed in this field.

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Study Levels

Entrepreneurship courses are commonly offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, some universities offer diploma and certificate courses for students or professionals seeking to add to their qualifications.

The various study levels for a degree in Entrepreneurship include:

Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Entrepreneurship
Master of Arts in Business Innovation
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Master of Science in Prosperity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Masters Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Business Administration in International Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate (PGDip / PGCert) in Entrepreneurship

Specialisations

Most business schools enable students to select a field of expertise that offers specialist knowledge and skills in Entrepreneurship.

Throwing Caps

Students can choose to specialize in areas like:

Business Law
Family Business
Financial Strategy
Global Economy
Managing Entrepreneurial Operations
Managing Entrepreneurial Organisations
New Business Development
Financial Accounting

Business Communications
Organizational Behaviour
Innovation and Creativity in Business
Corporate Entrepreneurship
New Business Ventures
Productions and Operations Management
Corporate Culture and Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship

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Employability

A career in entrepreneurship entails a lot of risk-taking and hard work, as well as a lot of independence and ownership. Depending on the degree that they possess, students can opt for different career options. An associate degree and Bachelor's Degree in entrepreneurship prepare students for preparatory roles in business, finance, marketing, sales, and human resources.

Many find jobs in roles such as:

Financial Manager
Personal Financial Advisor
Marketing Manager
Public relations or Fundraising Manager
Sales Representative
Human Resource Assistant
Assistant Buyer
Brand Marketing Assistant
Real Estate Broker
Sales Representative
Advertising Agent
Business Consultant

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    A Masters Degree in entrepreneurship qualifies graduates to work as specialists in many areas like finance, accounting, and marketing. While some graduates continue to run a start-up and build a new company, others work in different sectors with roles as an:

    Accountant
    Budget Analyst
    Business Development Director
    Business Manager
    Chief Executive Officer
    Finance Manager
    Financial Analyst
    Management Analyst
    Management Consultant
    Marketing Director
    Senior Product Manager

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    Students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in entrepreneurship are provided with the advanced knowledge and skills to work as expert professors, researchers, and business leaders. Professionals may also advance their entrepreneurial careers by acquiring new qualifications through training courses such as online courses and technical certification.
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