Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship, BSBA

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.

Total number of hours for the program: 120.

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 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.