Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Bluefield College (BRCC)

1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA

Bluefield College is a nonprofit private institution located in Bluefield, Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 700 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Bluefield College are in the range of 16 - 21 for the ACT exam, or 810 - 1003 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, about 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bluefield.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,200 for the year. Bluefield College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bluefield.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $88740

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $83840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).