B.S.B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 37,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** additional fees may apply
Introduction
Become an independent, innovative, and informed entrepreneur at one of only two NJ schools with dual AACSB accreditation.
Study at the school named for entrepreneurial pioneer, Norm Brodsky. You will become an independent, innovative, and informed entrepreneur at one of only two NJ schools with dual AACSB accreditation. Whether you’re looking to climb up the corporate ladder or be your own CEO, Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business will cultivate your entrepreneurial mindset and prepare you for business success.
Rider entrepreneurial studies (ES) students develop the skills and knowledge needed to become independent, innovative, and informed entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs look at the world differently and see opportunities where others do not. The programs emphasize practical experience and holistic thinking, encourage students to develop their own business concepts, and enhance analytical skills through experiential classes.
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the engines for job creation and economic growth. Career opportunities for entrepreneurial students are as boundless as their creativity, imagination, and work ethic. Many employers value students with an entrepreneurial attitude and their ability to think outside the box.
The ES program has two key learning objectives. First, encourage entrepreneurial thinking among students. This entails the ability to recognize, evaluate and pursue opportunities. Second, build professional skills relevant to starting and/or managing a venture. These include research, business planning, and understanding functional aspects of small business management and operations.
Start strong to make it big
Because of Rider’s strong reputation, top professional recruiters come to us. Our students intern or co-op at Big 4 accounting firms or in corporate, nonprofit or government settings. Hone your entrepreneurial skills in the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, while gaining experience through our Student Venture Experience Program, the Small Business Institute Program or internships in corporate, nonprofit or government settings.
Program Outcome
An Entrepreneurial Studies graduate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities in the marketplace
- Assess the business viability of an idea using secondary research
- Use primary research to create a minimum viable product
- Articulate how to manage and grow an entrepreneurial venture
- Create a business plan
Curriculum
Rider entrepreneurial studies students gain an education in business, plus the skills, attitude and experience needed to create new ventures or revitalize established/family businesses. They learn to identify and understand different types of start-up ventures, how to build and present business concepts, and how to evaluate sources of financing for start-ups and other types of ventures.
The program’s interdisciplinary format offers the option of double majoring in another business discipline, such as management, marketing, finance, sports management, information systems, and others.
Students also can choose the entrepreneurial studies minor, a four-course program that is paired with a major in the Norm Brodsky College of Business.
4-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
| Year 1 Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| Year 2 Fall Semester
Spring Semester
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| Year 3 Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| Year 4 Fall Semester
Spring Semester
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1 CIS 185, CBA 110, ENT 100 can be taken in the Fall or Spring of year 1.
3 Students may be required to take MSD 104 Intro to Quantitative Methods based on placement. MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit Free Elective.
5 Students are required to take 6 credits of International Business Electives, one of which can be fulfilled as a major course (ENT 375 International Entrepreneurship) and the other as an elective course.
6 ENT 348 Small Business Management can be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 3.
7 BUS 400 Strategic Management and ENT 410 New Venture Planning can be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 4.
Notes:
- Business Honors students will have a different sequence.
- For the Leadership Elective, choose from LDP 200, LDP 220, LDP 398, MGT 355, or MGT 363.
- Students are strongly suggested to complete a credit-bearing experiential course (e.g., Internship, Co-op, Study Tour, study abroad, ENT 448, ECO 450.)
3-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
| Year 1 Fall Semester
JTerm
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
| Year 2 Fall Semester
JTerm
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
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| Year 3 Fall Semester
JTerm
Spring Semester
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1 CIS 185 Information Systems Essentials, ENT 100 Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and CBA 110 Introduction to Business can be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 1.
2 Students must take four liberal arts electives; 3 credits must be in Natural Science, 3 credits must be in Social Science, 3 credits must be in Humanities, and 3 credits can be any course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
3 From the list of Entrepreneurial Studies Electives.
4 Students are required to take 6 credits of International Business Electives, one which can be fulfilled as a major course (ENT 375 International Entrepreneurship) and the other as an elective course.
5 ENT 348 Small Business Management can be taken in the Spring of Year 2 or Fall of Year 3.
6 BUS 400 Strategic Management and ENT 410 New Venture Planning can be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 3.
Notes:
- This accelerated plan assumes no AP or other credits were transferred into Rider University.
- Business Honors students will have a different sequence.
- For the Leadership Elective, choose from LDP 200, LDP 220, LDP 398, MGT 355, or MGT 363.
- Students are strongly suggested to complete a credit-bearing experiential course (e.g., Internship, Co-op, Study Tour, study abroad, ENT 448, ECO 450.)
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Rider, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and our aid packages are no exception. In fact, 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid. Let us work closely with you and your family to find scholarships and aid that are right for you.
| 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid | $21.8 Average student assistance package | $71.2 million Total institutional funds awarded by Rider for the 21–22 school year |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can choose their own path. The knowledge and network students gain in the entrepreneurship program opens the door for myriad opportunities from succeeding in the workplace or being their own boss in a business venture.
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