MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

Elevate your MBA journey with a concentration that empowers innovation and shapes future leaders. Our Entrepreneurship concentration integrates essential skills, analytical tools, and hands-on experiences to equip MBA students for diverse entrepreneurial paths.  

Gain valuable insights into the inner workings of a successful business, positioning yourself as a valuable asset to any organization.

Apply by: May 20 | Start class: June 3 | Tuition: $12,800  

Why Choose Entrepreneurship

Networking

Connections are the heart of entrepreneurship. Join a vibrant community of peers, mentors, and industry experts, opening doors to future collaboration and opportunities.

Flexibility

Balance your studies with work and other commitments, empowering you to advance academically and professionally.

Innovation

Participate in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and celebrates innovative thinking. Gain hands-on experience to turn ideas into impactful business ventures.

Ridge Leblanc sits with his notes and laptop at a local coffeeshop. Ridge earned both his bachelor's and MBA degrees from UL Lafayette.

Career Opportunities

Startup Founder

Small Business Owner

Venture Capital Analyst

Business Consultant

Innovation Manager

Franchise Owner 

Curriculum:

  • Administration of the information systems function. Includes impact of the function, control of information systems resources, and evaluation of projects (cost/benefit analysis).

    Application of microeconomic tools to business decision making; topics include theoretical and empirical demand and cost functions, pricing under various market conditions and regulatory constraints, short run and long run planning, and domestic and international conditions influencing the firm’s profitability and growth.

    Capstone course. Emphasis is on integrated application of MBA core courses concepts. Problem analysis and decision making at an integrative level are stressed.

    Elements necessary in an organization for effective administrative control are covered. Emphasis is on the “use” rather than the “supplying” of accounting data. Completion of MBA 500 or equivalent is required.

    Business application of multivariate methods, non-parametric methods, factor analysis, logistic regression, cluster analysis, and data mining procedures using a computer statistical package.

    Application of analytical techniques to the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions in keeping with the objective of maximizing shareholder wealth.

    Course provides a framework for understanding broad issues and analyzing specific topics which affect international business activities in an increasingly interdependent world. The course promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to integrating various facets of international business operations.

  • Theory and practices including individual behavior, motivation, group dynamics, organizational structure, quality management, and leadership skills.

    Provides guidelines for developing marketing plans and programs while emphasizing the application of marketing concepts, tools, and decision making processes.

    Entrepreneurial behaviors and innovations in both small and large organizations with an emphasis on planning, leading, organizing, and controlling using entrepreneurial techniques. Specific attention is given to demand analysis, to developing the business plan, and to financing sources.

    Analysis of key legal aspects related to starting and growing a small business.

This program consists of 33 credit hours, comprising 21 credit hours of core courses and 12 hours of concentration courses. There is no thesis requirement.  

Read more about the program curriculum through the University catalog.  

Total tuition for this MBA program online program is $12,800, or $387.88 per credit. All courses use no-cost educational resources. You may take advantage of the University’s payment plan and those who qualify can use financial aid

Upcoming Application Deadlines and Start Dates

To have your application considered for your desired term, all application materials, including transcripts, must be submitted by the following deadlines.  

Summer 2024

Apply by: May 20 | Start class: June 3

Fall 2024 - A

Apply by: Aug. 12 | Start class: Aug. 26

Fall 2024 - B

Apply by: Oct. 7 | Start class: Oct. 21