Find your path.
Are you a creative, driven individual interested in building or managing your own business? The entrepreneurship major at Western Michigan University may be right for you! You’ll learn to identify entrepreneurial opportunities and build a viable business through developing capabilities in idea generation, opportunity recognition, resource acquisition and financial management. The entrepreneurship major is designed to combine in-class education with hands-on experiential learning. There are several ways to develop your own business while pursuing your degree by participating in the many entrepreneurship activities offered, including the student business accelerator and the annual business pitch competition. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in working for a small business, the entrepreneurship major will arm you with the skills vital for success.
Experiential learning: You will be encouraged to develop your ideas and attend or compete at premier entrepreneurial and innovation events. In addition, WMU offers:
- Starting Gate, the student business accelerator
- Bronco Pitch Competition, a business pitch competition
- Launchpad, a student-led organization
- Entrepreneurship Forum, a monthly community event
