BBA in Entrepreneurship

BBA in Entrepreneurship

Want to be your own boss? Whether you dream of launching your own company, growing a family firm, or driving innovation inside an existing business, the Entrepreneurship major at Mississippi State University gives you the tools and support to make it happen. 

Entrepreneurship Major 

Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind innovation, growth, and economic development. The Entrepreneurship major at Mississippi State empowers students to think creatively, act strategically, and lead boldly. Our program prepares students for success as:

  • Founders of startups and service-based companies
  • Leaders in family businesses
  • Innovators inside corporations and nonprofits
  • Social entrepreneurs and change makers

Built by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs, the program features courses designed by successful founders, hands-on project work, and extensive co-curricular support from the Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach (E-Center). Students graduate ready to transform ideas into ventures and lead with confidence from day one. 

Why Entrepreneurship at MSSTATE?

Designed by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurship curriculum was designed in collaboration with experienced entrepreneurs to ensure courses deliver real-world insight and start-up-tested strategies.

Hands-On Learning with Mentorship Built In

Our VentureCatalyst pathway (offered by MSU's E-Center) and ENTR 3333 Experiential Innovation & Entrepreneurship give students access to mentors, workshops, and milestone-based startup development.

Real Projects You'll Do

•Innovation challenges & pitch sprints (idea → prototype)
•Hands-on product and venture development with coaching
•Family business analysis & succession planning
•Growth strategy simulation & venture creation

Career Pathways

Graduates of the program go on to launch startups, lead family businesses, and bring entrepreneurial thinking to a range of industries including:
• Y Combinator-backed businesses
• Innovate Mississippi and regional venture hubs
• Corporate innovation teams (e.g., Regions Bank, C Spire)

Pathways Beyond

Launch a startup, step into an innovation role, join a family enterprise, or continue into graduate study—career trajectories range from Founder and Product/Innovation Manager to Venture Analyst/Investor, Small Business Consultant, and Nonprofit/Social Enterprise Leader.