Entrepreneurship| Major

A Life Skill

The entrepreneurship major at Lake Erie College integrates a contemporary liberal arts education with a solid foundation of management tools from traditional business disciplines. Within this context, students are coached to recognize and assess opportunities, master their communication skills, participate and lead effectively within a team environment and develop comprehensive implementation plans. Whether market-based or within a not-for-profit environment, entrepreneurship majors are prepared to create new ventures, both as stand-alone entities and within existing organizational structures.

Graduate Preparation

The entrepreneurship curriculum at Lake Erie College incorporates educational experiences designed to accelerate the development of today's student to tomorrow's business leader through the intensive use of collaborative projects, case studies and internships. All programs offered by the School of Business offer excellent preparation for further study at the graduate level.

Internships

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