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Emporia State School of Business + Technology

Entrepreneurship + Management

Be the expert that helps an organization thrive

Gain the skills you need to start your own business or run an existing company well

At Emporia State University, you'll build your resume right away with skills and experiences that help you become the leader you need to thrive.

You'll gain expertise to start your own business from the ground up or turn an existing company into a well-oiled machine with programs in entrepreneurship and management at ESU.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with local, national and global companies. Our School of Business and Technology has alumni and networking partners across the globe, providing you with insights from experts.

Unparalleled Support

Close connections with classmates and faculty, as well as advising, internship and career support from the BizHornet Center allow you to build your community while building your bright future.

Internship Possibilities

Internship experiences with businesses throughout the U.S. allow you to gain real-world insights and hands-on skills, enhancing your career prospects.

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Entrepreneurship Challenge

Bring your business to life! The Entrepreneurship Challenge allows you to showcase your business idea and win prize money to make your dreams a reality.

Our Programs

Business

Minor

This minor provides students with a broad preparation in business including accounting, business law, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. This minor produces a business generalist with the flexibility to gain entry-level employment in corporations, small businesses, and government. A minor in business is not available for those completing a Bachelor of Science in Business.

Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business

Looking for a business degree but wanting flexibility? Stand out to your future employers by showing flexibility with a background in Business Administration from Emporia State. Explore the areas of business you find most interesting with our eight concentrations, while also gaining a solid working knowledge of other areas. This program is offered on campus or fully online.

Business Administration (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Business

The Business Administration online program is designed for students who want the flexibility of online learning. This 4-year fully online program is designed for working adults or for students who can’t fit face-to-face learning into their busy schedules.

Business Data Analytics

Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Systems + Analytics Concentration

In this program you’ll learn how to extract patterns and trends to harness the power of data for business decision-making using statistical methods, modeling, data analysis and more.

Entrepreneurship

Minor

Provides a tailor-made curriculum to professionals wishing to participate in new or small business ventures. You will also focus more on product or service development, start-up funding, purchasing and distribution issues, and client base development.

Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration Concentration

Provides a tailor-made curriculum to professionals wishing to participate in new or small business ventures. Like any business degree, these programs cover the obvious functions such as accounting, management, and marketing.

Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration Concentration

Develops further insights into human resources functions and outside influences on modern business such as economic, social, and legal issues. Students may obtain a more strategic understanding of workforce planning and development, training, compensations and benefits, global human resource management, employee health and safety, and labor law.

International Business

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration Concentration

Designed to provide a background in global business. Survival of American companies is dependent on the ability to expand into new markets. An accredited international business concentration prepares students to compete in the global market for careers around the world.

Management

Minor

Learn to plan, solve problems, make educated decisions and be an adaptive leader.

Management

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration Concentration

Successful management is one of the most essential elements of an organization, industry, or business, as well as other professional areas. A management concentration can teach you to plan, solve problems, make educated decisions, and be an adaptive leader.

Sales Management

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration Concentration

This concentration blends a core business background with a broad perspective and understanding of selling. This approach encompasses consumer behavior, sales management, and persuasion, as well as the overall role of selling in the context of social and economic functions, and its relationship to business strategy.

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Leadership, management, marketing, entrepreneur—choose your own business adventure, because with a master’s degree in business administration, you will be prepared for success in a variety of business settings. This program is offered on-campus for those looking to complete their coursework face-to-face.

Business Administration-Online Accelerated

Master of Business Administration

This MBA program is offered in an accelerated, fully-online format in addition to a traditional, on-campus format. The accelerated program can be completed in as little as one year, and has concentrations available in Accounting, Information Systems, and Marketing.

Business Fundamentals

Certificate Program

The Business Fundamentals certificate program is a 12-credit hour graduate certificate program through the School of Business + Technology. In this program you will gain an understanding of business basics including marketing, accounting, and the behavioral aspects of management.
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Entrepreneurship and management programs at Emporia State University provide you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in businesses big and small. Your journey begins here.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available for all ESU students through our Scholarship Portal.