Entrepreneurial Small Business Management

HU students exchanging ideas and experiences in the Huntington Union Building. HU students exchanging ideas and experiences in the Huntington Union Building.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Develop skills to be your own boss

As you study entrepreneurial small business management at HU, industry-experienced faculty will help cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit and give you the necessary skills to be successful in your own start-up or small business. You’ll learn, practice, and hone your skills with opportunities to develop your own business plan and intern in a small business. Small businesses in the U.S. have increased by nearly 50 percent over the past 20 years — will you add yours to the list? 

HU former student.
Giovanni Martinez
Accounting, Economics and Finance 2019; MBA 2022

"Any university can teach you the theory, but what I appreciated the most about the Business Dept was the focus on practical experiences and business connections they gave me to be able to get a job, start my own enterprise and have the tools to excel."

A PEEK INSIDE THE REQUIREMENTS

Entrepreneurial Small Business Management Curriculum

During your time at HU, you will gain the analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary for success. You will take classes in a variety of academic disciplines, including management, accounting, economics, and finance.  As you grow in your understanding of the business world, you will develop business competence along with technical skills while learning from credentialed faculty who care about you, your faith, and your future. 

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Take Courses Like:
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Developing an Entrepreneurial Perspective
  • Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan
  • Gig Economy
  • Operations Management
  • Salesmanship

Dedicated Faculty & Staff

Ann McPherren
Professor of Business and Economics | Assistant to the President for Program Development
Business professor Troy Irick Business professor Troy Irick
Troy Irick
Assistant Professor of Business
Anita Wickersham
Associate Professor of Accounting and Business
Brock Zehr
Associate Professor of Business and Director of the MBA Program
James O’Donnell
Executive-in Residence / Emeritus Standing
HU professor talking to about campus and classes to a student. HU professor talking to about campus and classes to a student.

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