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Bachelor of Arts
Entrepreneurship
Be prepared to launch your business or lead innovation in large corporate settings.
Is This Program for Me?
Do you want to launch your own business or innovate within an organization? Samford’s entrepreneurship major is designed for students who want to turn ideas into action and create value in a competitive marketplace.
This program is ideal for students who:
- Are self-starters with a passion for problem-solving and creativity
- Want hands-on experience through real-world projects and business competitions
- Seek a values-driven approach to entrepreneurship in a Christian environment
- Are naturally curious about business, innovation, and problem-solving
- Enjoy exploring questions like how to create value and drive growth
- Are motivated by making an impact through creativity and leadership
- Soft skills: creativity, resilience, empathy, analytical thinking
- Working styles: collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented
- Aptitudes: strong communicators, strategic thinkers, problem-solvers
What Will I Learn?
Entrepreneurship majors develop skills in opportunity recognition, business planning and strategic thinking through a curriculum grounded in innovation and leadership.
You’ll Learn To
- Identify and evaluate business opportunities
- Develop and pitch business plans
- Apply entrepreneurial principles to corporate and nonprofit settings
- Build resilience and adaptability in dynamic markets
“Brock School of Business gave me the confidence and tools to start my own business while still in college. From professors who genuinely care to classmates who challenge and inspire, every part of Brock School of Business pushes you to dream bigger.”
—Alex Dickey ‘25, Samford Startup member
What Makes Us Different?
Samford’s entrepreneurship program combines rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities. Students benefit from personalized instruction and access to resources that support innovation and business creation.
Program Highlights
- Samford Startup Program: An incubator program open to all majors across campus that provides a workspace in the Titus/UFG Innovation Lab, faculty mentorship and funding to launch your ideas
- Advisory Board Network: Guidance from local business leaders and entrepreneurs
- Experiential Learning: Pitch competitions, innovation labs and networking events
Career Preparation
Graduates of Samford’s entrepreneurship program are prepared to succeed as founders, consultants and innovation leaders. They leave with practical experience, professional networks and the confidence to make an impact.
Prepare to Succeed
- Internships with regional and national companies across multiple industries
- Access to Brock School of Business career fairs and employer networking events
- Professional development workshops on leadership, communication, and analytics
- Faculty mentorship and guidance for graduate school or career advancement
- Opportunities to engage with alumni and advisory board members for real-world insights
Career Opportunities
- Start-up founder or co-founder
- Business development manager
- Corporate innovation strategist
- Family business management
- Product manager
- Venture capital analyst
- Small business owner
- Business consultant
- Franchise owner
- Social entrepreneur
- E-commerce entrepreneur
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close December 15th.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are February 15th.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
