Utah Valley University

Programme overview

The Entrepreneurship programme emphasizes experiential learning, problem solving and customer-focused business development. Students work on real-world projects, pitch ventures and learn practical tools for starting, managing and scaling small businesses or social enterprises.

What you'll study

Coursework balances foundational business topics with entrepreneurship-specific skills. Expect study areas such as opportunity recognition, business model development, marketing for startups, finance basics for small firms, and experiential venture creation. Hands-on activities commonly include team-based projects, business planning, pitching and interaction with local entrepreneurs and mentors.

Entry requirements

Admission typically follows the university’s undergraduate intake standards; students begin through the business school admissions processes or by declaring the entrepreneurship major according to institutional guidelines. Prospective students should be prepared to meet general undergraduate admission criteria and any business-school prerequisites, and may be expected to demonstrate interest in entrepreneurial activity through prior projects, coursework or statements of purpose.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to start their own businesses, join early-stage startups in operational or growth roles, or work in small-to-medium enterprises where versatility and resourcefulness are valued. Career paths include founder/co‑founder, business development, product management at startups, small business consultancy, and roles in innovation or intrapreneurship within larger organisations.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore university-wide merit and need-based scholarships, business school awards, and entrepreneurship-specific prizes or grants that support venture development. Additional funding routes include campus incubators, pitch competitions, community entrepreneurship programs and external small-business grants or angel networks; these avenues often provide both capital and mentoring rather than traditional tuition support.