This major is designed for students who desire to develop their own businesses. It provides a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, finance, management, marketing and computer information systems as these areas relate to entrepreneurial business. This includes an understanding of how to develop a new business plan, conduct marketing research to determine the feasibility of a new business, obtain capital resources for a new business enterprise, manage the cash flow of a new business, and understand the legal issues related to entrepreneurial endeavors. The market potential of the entrepreneurship graduate is almost infinite.

Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40

*Note: Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

This major does not require a minor.