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Accelerated Undergraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship, B.S.

Innovate for a better future

With Mount St. Mary’s University’s Bachelor of Science in entrepreneurship you will learn how to take an idea from the drawing board to the board of directors. The entrepreneurship major is an interdisciplinary, hands-on course of study that provides limitless possibilities for the explorer, creative, out-side-the-box thinker and doer. You’ll develop your personal skill set and push boundaries within a safe, embracing academic environment, taking your creative critical thinking into your chosen field of employment, your new venture or your new nonprofit.

Making it easy to go back to school

The Division of Continuing Studies strives to make it easy for adults to go back to school on a part-time basis, with classes in the evening one night per week both online and in-person at our convenient Frederick campus. It's important to us that you feel supported, can maintain your work-life balance, and have access to all of the resources you need to be a successful student.

Our faculty and advisors are here to work one-on-one with you to develop your degree plan, and to help keep you on track to finish your degree. We make the traditional college resources available to you to aid in your success, such as our Career Center, Writing Center, Library and Learning Services Office, just to name a few.

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Coursework & Format

The entrepreneurship curriculum offers students an interdisciplinary approach that will broaden students’ understanding of the environment of modern business development, management, and organizational leadership. The Mount's entrepreneurship major does not singularly focus on new business start-ups, but strives for the holistic awakening of an entrepreneurial spirit which promotes success in a wide range of life pursuits.

Sample Courses

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Management for Entrepreneurs and Small Business
  • Design Thinking
  • Business Plan Design and Delivery
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business in Society: Leadership, Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Designed to fit your life

As a student in the Mount's accelerated undergraduate entrepreneurship program you will:

  • Attend convenient classes online and in-person. Meet part-time one night per week (6-10 p.m.). Our Frederick campus is minutes from I-70 and I-270. Asynchronous online classes are also offered.
  • Finish at your own pace. Courses are offered year-round in accelerated 5- and 8-week sessions. Take the courses you need at your convenience.
  • Receive specialized support for accelerated students. One-on-one advising and a customized degree plan are available and encouraged for all students.

This program is available to be completed remotely via web conferencing.

Want to see a full listing of all accelerated undergraduate entrepreneurship courses?

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Affordability & Financial Aid

Bachelor completion programs are designed to be taken one course at a time, providing you the flexibility you need to complete the classes at your own pace; with that the program pricing is set by credit hours instead of by the year like traditional undergraduate programs.

  • $563 - Cost per credit.* No additional fees.
  • Students are accepted with a minimum of 12 credits and may transfer in up to 75 credits from a two-year institution.

*Tuition represents 2023-24 rates, effective July 1, 2023. Tuition is subject to change without notice. Learn more about tuition and fees.

Financial Aid

Students enrolled on at least half-time basis (6-credits per semester) may qualify for financial aid. You may seek financial assistance through federal and state-funded programs, private loan providers, or deferment of undergraduate loans. The Mount also has a variety of employer tuition remission or reimbursement agreements with local businesses and community colleges, so you may just get a discount from your employer or previous college.

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Not sure if you qualify for financial aid? Learn more from our financial aid office.

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Admissions & Application

Classes for the program begin throughout the year, and submitting your application four weeks before your expected start date ensures a priority application decision.

  • Admissions Deadline: Two weeks prior to the session start date
  • Classes Begin: Year round
  • Priority Application Deadline: Four weeks prior to start of first class
  • No application fee

Admissions Requirements

The Mount's accelerated undergraduate completion degree programs are for individuals looking to apply previous college credit toward a bachelor's degree. Admissions requirements include:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students may transfer up to 75 credits from a two-year institution or 90 credits from a four-year institution.
  • No application fee

A complete application includes

  • Free online application; Apply in 10 minutes or less
  • Official transcript(s) from all accredited institutions attended after high school; eTranscripts should be sent to Frederick Admissions.

Adult Undergraduate Programs 301-682-8315 frederickadmissions@msmary.edu