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Entrepreneurship & Family Business, BBA

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Family Business

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Family Business (EFB) prepares students to create, grow, and lead businesses in today’s evolving economy.

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The program combines entrepreneurial thinking with practical business skills, equipping students to pursue a wide range of paths—from launching new ventures to expanding existing businesses and leading organizations. Students develop the ability to identify opportunities, make strategic decisions, and build sustainable, growth-oriented business models, ensuring graduates develop both strong analytical capabilities and the practical skills needed to succeed in dynamic business environments.

While many entrepreneurship programs emphasize high-growth startup models, the EFB program takes a broader and more practical approach, preparing students to succeed across diverse business contexts—including new ventures, established firms, and family-owned enterprises—by focusing not only on how businesses are started, but how they are structured, strengthened, and grown into sustainable, thriving operations.

Why Choose This Program?

 Design a degree that fits your goals
With multiple electives and the ability to explore courses across the university, students can tailor their learning to match their interests, industry, or business ambitions.

 Access business networks through UHD
The program connects students with alumni entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners through UHD’s established relationships, providing opportunities for mentorship, applied learning, and long-term professional growth.

 Learn to grow and sustain real businesses
The program emphasizes how businesses operate beyond the startup phase—focusing on structure, decision-making, and long-term success—preparing students to strengthen, expand, and manage ventures over time.

 Understand and lead family and closely held businesses
Students gain insight into the unique opportunities and challenges of family-owned and closely held enterprises, including continuity, growth, and professionalization—an area highly relevant to many businesses in the region.

 

What You'll Learn

Students in this program develop skills in:

  • Opportunity recognition and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Evaluating business ideas and feasibility
  • Understanding business environments and network systems
  • Managing and growing business operations
  • Developing complete and professional business plans
  • Financial and strategic decision-making
  • Building sustainable and competitive ventures
 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the EFB program are prepared for diverse career paths, including:

  • Entrepreneur / business owner
  • Business development specialist
  • Operations or project manager
  • Family business leader or successor
  • Startup team member
  • Consultant or growth strategist

This program is especially valuable for students who want to:

  • Launch their own ventures
  • Grow or transform existing businesses
  • Build leadership and decision-making skills
  • Create long-term economic and career opportunities
 

Program Structure

The EFB major includes five required core courses:

  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Business Idea Validation
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
  • Fundamentals of Small Business Management
  • Business Plan Development (Capstone)


In addition, students complete five elective courses, allowing them to build expertise in areas that complement their entrepreneurial journey.

 

Customize Your Degree

Students have the flexibility to shape their degree by selecting electives that align with their interests and career goals. Course options allow students to build strengths in areas such as (but not limited to):

  • Marketing and customer growth (e.g., digital marketing, personal selling)
  • Finance and funding strategies (e.g., small business finance, capitalization, budgeting)
  • Innovation and product development
  • Leadership and team management
  • Problem-solving and project management

Students may also explore courses across the university to gain knowledge relevant to their industry, helping them build a well-rounded and practical skill set. This flexibility allows students to design a degree that fits their goals while building a strong entrepreneurial foundation.

 

Learning Beyond The Classroom

Students gain hands-on experience through:

  • Applied business projects
  • Business plan development and pitch opportunities
  • Engagement with entrepreneurs and industry professionals
  • Exposure to real-world business challenges and solutions
 

Degree Requirements

  • Total: 120 credit hours
  • Includes:
      • Common Core Requirements
      • Business Core Requirements
      • Entrepreneurship & Family Business Major (30 SCH, including 15 SCH required courses and 15 SCH electives)
 
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