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 Tennessee colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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East Tennessee State University

1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN

East Tennessee State University is a public institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in a predominantly urban area. ETSU has an annual student enrollment of over 15,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs ETSU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to ETSU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 860 - 1090 for the SAT exam. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at ETSU, with 48 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900, while out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who wish to view more about ETSU can take a look at their website at http://www.etsu.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

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).