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Department of General Business

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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Why Business?

At West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics we're doing things differently. Take the first step today to transform your future. We will help you get to where you want to be in the business world. Join today and be a part of our story.

Do you dream up business ideas or want to learn how to turn your vision into an actual business?

Our Entrepreneurship and Innovation program provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to start new ventures, and contribute to organizations that launch new products and enter new markets. Not only will you learn how to think like a smart entrepreneur, but you will also learn how to support and manage existing organizations, including small and medium- sized enterprises, large corporations and family businesses.

West Virginia Business Support

Our Entrepreneurship and Innovation program is supported, in part, by the James Clark Coffman Foundation, the Morris L. Hayhurst Launch Lab, West Virginia University’s Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship through IgniteWV (formerly known as West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition), Bridging Innovation, the Experiential Learning Pavilion, the Experiential Learning Center, the Entrepreneurship Club, Vantage Ventures and the entrepreneurship education and academic programs.

 

92%

Placement Rate

Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.

Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate


1000+

Businesses

Over 1,000 businesses have started with the support of the Encova Center


  • Students with a business idea have the opportunity to participate in at least 6 campus-wide competitions throughout the academic year
  • Get support from WVU’s Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab, a portal for students offering guidance and assistance through pitch competitions, grant applications, workshops and more
  • Available as a minor

Latest News

  1. Let’s Talk Business: Six Lessons that Helped Me Launch My Own Bakery

    Hello, fellow dreamers and entrepreneurs! My name is Calijah Burton. I’m a senior majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.

  2. Making a Difference, from a Distance: Improving Emergency Services with Data Analytics

    When you think your education’s over, it might only just be starting.

  3. What's in Fashion: The Value of Experiential Learning

    Learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom. A strong education requires an integration of both experiential and classroom learning options. I was honored to participate in a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity during the 2024 New York Fashion Week! I felt very well prepared to take on this journey, and I returned with an overwhelming amount of knowledge to apply in the classroom.

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