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 California colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Pepperdine University

1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Pepperdine University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Malibu, CA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The Churches of Christ affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Pepperdine University exceeds 7,600 annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at this school scored in a range of 1660 to 1990 on the SAT exam. 32% of those students that apply are admitted to Pepperdine University, of which 23 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pepperdine.edu.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's the Pepperdine University tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $10,000. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Pepperdine University is the "Waves", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Swimming (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

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

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