Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship, BSBA

Total number of hours for the program: 120.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (“BSBA”) with a major in Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship (“ILE”) provides students with the knowledge and skills to drive innovation within existing organizations or to create new ventures. The ILE builds a foundation in intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial concepts and skills. Students focus on identifying, driving, and leveraging innovation for both internal and external opportunities.

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Business Core: 36 hours

Business Core Requirements (36 hours)

Major Requirements

Students should take all of the following eight classes (24 hours):

ENT 201 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ENT 250 - Innovation and Creativity Credits: 3
ENT 301 - Innovation Leadership Credits: 3
ENT 325 - New Venture Creation Credits: 3
ENT 335 - Intrapreneurship: Innovation within Organizations Credits: 3
ENT 350 - New Venture Execution Credits: 3
ENT 401 - Entrepreneurial Funding Credits: 3
ENT 450 - New Venture Strategy Credits: 3

General Electives (18 to 24 hours)

To complete 120 hours, students should take 18-24 hours (number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major). To satisfy general university degree requirements, students must take at least 30 hours at the junior/senior level at WCU.