Department of General Business
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Where Leaders Are Built
At the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, we make leaders – and it all happens in our new, state-of-the-art home, Reynolds Hall. Equipped with cutting-edge research centers, experiential learning labs, and student support hubs, Reynolds is here to help you change the world.
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.
In-State Tuition for Ohio Residents
Are you a resident of Ohio?
If you’re admitted to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation program at WVU, you’ll qualify for in-state tuition!
To learn more, visit https://business.wvu.edu/future-students/tuition-agreements.
Placement Rate
Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.
Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate
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
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Weather defenders: Chambers student turns tragedy into triumph
In February 2025, counties in southern West Virginia faced destructive flooding – uprooting communities, infrastructure, and residents alike.
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Let's Talk Business: The Externship Experience
Knowing what a bank is and how a bank operates are two very different things. Through the WesBanco Externship program, Chambers College students like me were able to experience the culture, understand the challenges, and define the details of a local relational bank. Seeing the faces and factors that influenced banking firsthand was an enriching experince for all that were involved in the program.
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Human Psychology, Business Success
A change of plans isn’t always a bad thing—just ask Pittsburgh native Kelsey Riemer.
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