About this Program

This acedmic program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to start and manage their own businesses or innovate within existing organizations. With courses fostering creativity, strategic thinking, and practical skills, the program presents a dynamic and proactive approach to business, preparing students to create, manage, and grow ventures in a variety of settings.

Program Highlights

  • Graduates with entrepreneurial skills tend to see strong demand due to the rapid pace of technological change and the need for companies to stay competitive.

  • The consulting field remains robust as organizations continually seek expertise to navigate complex challenges and optimize their operations.

  • Students can partner with startup mentors in the Strome Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to work on their business ideas.

  • Both in-person and online classes are offered to meet student needs.

At a Glance
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Fundraisers

$59,930 Median Salary

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Business Intelligence Analysts

$108,020 Median Salary

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

Online Merchants

$75,740 Median Salary

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$71,450 Median Salary

Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Management with a Major in Entrepreneurship (BSBA) at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program in Management with a Major in Entrepreneurship (BSBA) should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

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