Online MBA in Entrepreneurship

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

If you are interested in studying how to start your own business or small business consulting—consider Colorado Technical University’s Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Explore how to start a new business through the rigorous entrepreneurial process. Our MBA-Entrepreneurship degree program is designed to guide you through building your portfolio to a final business plan and launch strategy—offering you practical and real-world knowledge.

In this concentration, which builds upon the MBA core, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your business plan. If you are considering applying, you should already have a concept of a business you want to start, have started an entrepreneurial venture, or be a business consultant who wants to support small businesses in their entrepreneurial goals. As an exciting capstone to your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to present your finalized business plan to an investor or entrepreneur for feedback.

Program Credits

5 Weeks

Course Length

Online Colorado Springs

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Program Overview

Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship (MBA-ENTR) is a 48-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 32 credit hours devoted to the business administration core and 16 credit hours for the entrepreneurship concentration.

The MBA in Entrepreneurship degree program is designed to provide a rigorous immersion into the entrepreneurial process, exploring both entrepreneurship theory and practice. The program is designed to examine the challenges of developing and operating small firms; achieving business growth; securing funding and managing a budget; and problem-solving approach with emphasis on case studies and plans for new start-up ventures.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

For the eighth consecutive year, CTU’s online Master of Business Administration degree programs are ranked among the Best Online MBA Programs by U.S. News and World Report.*

* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs.

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Courses

Courses: Core		Credits
ACCT615 This course focuses on constructing and evaluating financial models to enhance profitability in the manufacturing environment. Students will evaluate the cost structures, pricing, and the role the balanced score card plays in purchasing and manufacturing decisions.	Advanced Cost Accounting	4
ECON616 During this course the student will study the practical aspects of both micro- and macroeconomics and how they are applied to the managerial environment. The students investigate the role of economic principles in management analysis and decision making: the study of demand, cost, and supply concepts from a business viewpoint; and the application of national income measures to strategic planning and the future.	Applied Managerial Economics	4
FINC615 Emphasizes management decision making utilizing accounting and finance concepts. The following subjects are addressed in the course: financial reports and metrics, financial analysis and planning, financial forecasting, financial markets, financial leverage, working capital management, capital budgeting processes, cost of capital and long term financing. The student will apply the knowledge learned by completing a financial strategy report and accomplishing a research report summarizing an application of financial analysis from either the academic or professional literature.	Applied Managerial Finance	4
HRMT620 Human capital management creates a paradigm to strategically look at people as the most valuable asset. This course provides a framework for students to integrate human capital management as part of the overall business strategy. By understanding, evaluating and integrating the human capital management model, the student will also be able to apply these approaches both domestically and globally.	Strategic Human Capital Management	4
INTD600 This course analyzes the concepts of leadership and management for ethical behavior and legal compliance. It also evaluates ethical decision-making processes and cultural competence. A variety of complex ethical issues confronting industry leaders and professionals are explored. Additionally, a code of conduct at work, methods to implement a code of conduct, and issues related to managing conflicts of interest are reviewed.	Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making	4
MGMT601 This course emphasizes the application of descriptive and inferential business statistics to decisions made in a managerial role. Presented with a scenario, students focus on analyzing published research, databases, and statistics to recommend management strategies based upon business metrics.	Business Analytics for Management Decisions	4
MGMT691 This course is focused on advanced management strategies that can maximize opportunities in a changing dynamic environment. Strategic management is linked to successful global projects and is a key part of a sustainable competitive market profile. Course material includes strategies to understand growth and how to implement strategic plans to achieve and sustain a competitive profile in the emerging global marketplace. The balanced scorecard is presented as an approach to understanding an organization’s strategic objectives and performance measures.	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
MKTG632 This course emphasizes the analysis of marketing concepts, tools, and decision-making processes. It explores how managers use marketing plans, programs, and strategies from an international and culturally competent perspective. Within the marketing strategy framework, it also examines data analytics, digital marketing, brand awareness, promotion, and pricing strategies. As part of the course, a marketing plan will be designed that includes the mission, vision, audience, and promotional strategy of a brand.	Applied Managerial Marketing	4
	Total Credit Hours:	32

Courses: Concentration		Credits
ENTR606 This course presents digital media to students of entrepreneurship. The course offers a practical look at marketing in terms of tools that were used in the past and tools that are effective in reaching customers today for marketing success in an entrepreneurial setting. This course focuses on digital communication including: social media, wikis, blogs, audio/video, podcasts, viral content, and content-rich web sites that could be used by an entrepreneur. A key element of the course is creating a digital marketing strategy and integrating it into a business venture to reach a wide and diverse customer base.	Integrated Marketing for Entrepreneurs	4
ENTR610 This course will shape students’ business plans through market analysis, financial analysis, and an analysis of support organizations. This course will address the various sources and uses of funding, including a look at the processes, risks and rewards of working with venture capital, angel investors, private equity groups and various loan origination organizations. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the strategic and financial components of their business plans articulated and included in the framework of their business plans.	Entrepreneurial Strategy, Planning & Leadership	4
ENTR616 This course is designed to help students build the attributes of an entrepreneur/intrapreneur. The course covers how to evaluate the existing market when planning an entrepreneurial /intrapreneurial venture. Venture products or services are created using a development process and an operational plan is necessary to understand how to run a business. In the course, cultural competence is employed in the development of an entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial venture.	Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship: Skills for Success	4
ENTR630 This capstone course will require students to finalize all components of their business plan. Students will be required to present their plan to a venture capitalist or angel investor for feedback and comments. Students will be required to complete initial processes for establishing their business as well as a strategic plan to launch their business after the course.	Entrepreneurial Business Planning Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Total Credit Hours: 48

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Learning Outcomes

MBA Program Learning Outcomes

Evaluate ethical dilemmas to make informed business decisions.
Develop business communication skills to support organizational interaction.
Interpret data using multiple modalities to solve business problems.
Examine current strategies and methods applicable in major business disciplines.
Review global perspectives used in a diverse business environment.

MBA-ENTR Concentration Learning Outcomes

Develop entrepreneurial, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics needed to start and operate a new business venture

Faculty

Catherine McBride, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. Catherine McBride has been at CTU since January 2021, serving as an Executive Program Director for the College of Business and Management. Catherine has been in higher education for 22 years, with 18 years of online education experience across a variety of institutions in varying capacities but always serving non-traditional learners.

Dr. David Gliddon

Executive Program Director

Dr. Gliddon is an Executive Program Director in the College of Business and Management. In previous roles at CTU, he was a Program Chair and Lead Faculty. He has taught over 20 courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs. He has provided service to the university on a number of committees and special projects.

For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Business and Management.

Admission Requirements

MBA Foundation Requirements

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is built upon the expectation that students will enter the program with a solid business background to succeed in some of the core MBA courses. Therefore the MBA requires students to have prior foundational knowledge in all core business disciplines to be successful. Students entering in the MBA program without an undergraduate degree in business will be required to successfully complete two MBA foundation courses (MGMT502 and MGMT503) covering the following areas of business: accounting; economics; finance; marketing; statistics; management; business law; ethics; business policy; business strategy; information technology; operations management; and global leadership.

If the student can show evidence of a GMAT score of 500 or above the foundation requirements may be waived. Students continuing from any of CTU’s non-business bachelor programs must complete the MBA Foundation Requirements. The foundation courses are also available to students with an undergraduate business degree who wish to refresh their knowledge in these subject areas. MBA foundation courses must be completed prior to respective MBA required courses that hold MGMT502 or MGMT503 as a prerequisite. Students must successfully complete and pass MGMT502 and MGMT503 prior to the end of the first quarter. Students who do not meet the MBA foundation requirements will be withdrawn, canceled or transferred from the MBA program. Students must be able to exhibit proficiency by successfully completing the foundation course with a minimum 70% passing score. If after 5 attempts (applies to each course separately) students do not pass the foundation course, students are encouraged to work with the Student Advising department if they have questions regarding these foundation courses, timeframes for completion, or for alternative programs of study as needed.

Accreditations and Alignments

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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FAQs

What is an Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree?

CTU’s Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the business field. This business administration degree program emphasizes building a strong base of fundamentals that can help you prepare to enter today’s competitive business world. You can also study key business administration techniques, including critical-thinking and decision-making skills and incorporate that knowledge with important communication skills, so upon graduation you can prepare to transition into a career or go on to study for your bachelor’s degree.

What will I study in this ASBA degree program?

As you work to complete your Associate of Science in Business Administration, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: basic personal and professional financial strategies, human resource management activities covering the essential employment and managerial tasks required, and the principles underlying the legal environment of business.

When and where can I begin my business administration classes?

Courses for the Associate of Science in Business Administration start approximately every five weeks online and at our Colorado Springs campus. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.

How many credits are required to graduate from the ASBA degree program?

The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program consists of 93 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. CTU Fast Track^™ exams offer the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete a degree up to 30% faster.¹

¹ The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track^™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.

Why should I pursue an ASBA degree at CTU?

This introductory program to business administration focuses on human resources, accounting, marketing, and management. The program is designed to provide a foundational approach for students interested in general business operations. The ASBA program also aligns to the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, so upon completion of your associate degree you will be ready to transition into your bachelor’s program.

Is this Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program accredited?

The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).