You can study entrepreneurship at on online university – say, from your home or office. Australian universities offer fully online entrepreneurship degrees at bachelor and masters levels.
- First-time university students can do an online Bachelor of Business degree with a major in Entrepreneurship.
- For university graduates and experienced professionals, you can do an online MBA with an entrepreneurship study stream.
A degree in entrepreneurship will better position you to start a small business or be a fantastic employee who sees the big picture. Entrepreneurs are industrious people who turn vision into reality. They see opportunities, find solutions to problems and take the initiative.
Companies are looking for “T-shaped” employees for entry level and managerial positions. These individuals have a specialization in a relevant field as well as broad understanding of the business environment – allowing them to approach issues from a strategic, outside-the-box, boundary-spanning perspective.
~ Temple University
Study Entrepreneurship Online
Studying online allows you to get a degree in entrepreneurship quicker and easier than studying on campus.
- Online bachelor and masters courses can be started any time of year.
- You can study year-round without long holiday breaks if you want.
- You can also limit study time to when it is convenient, without the hassle of getting to and from classes.
Studying to be an entrepreneur is a mental journey. Students learn the concepts, tools and mindset to build businesses.
The content of online degrees can be similar or the same as on-campus programs. It’s just delivered in a different way.
Digital environment
Studying in a digital environment is helpful because this is the place where much of today's innovation is happening.
- Studying online helps train you to use digital media proficiently.
- Even if your entrepreneurial venture is not in the knowledge economy, you'll still be forming partnerships and reaching customers online.
Best Bachelor Degrees
The best online bachelor degrees in entrepreneurship provide the right combination of theory and practice. As well as learning entrepreneurial principles, you get the opportunity to apply problem-solving skills to challenging projects.
The top entrepreneurship programs are designed for online study. They use digital technologies to keep you motivated and produce excellent learning outcomes.
- The emphasis is on real learning rather than cramming for exams.
- You demonstrate competencies as you go via projects, assignments and short knowledge tests.
Good online entrepreneurship programs also allow you to work collaboratively with other students on projects.
- Group work is useful for diversifying the online learning experience.
- It also helps you build connections for study and/or future ventures.
Torrens University Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship
Torrens University Australia has partnered with Ducere Global Business School to provide an undergraduate program in which students train to be entrepreneurs. You can study for a diploma, associate degree or bachelor degree in Applied Entrepreneurship.
The program is 100% online and you can work at your own pace. There are four intakes per year: January, April, July and October. The courses feature content from business and world leaders, as well as applied industry-based projects (including business startup).
What You'll Learn
An entrepreneurship degree is a business degree with a special focus. Entrepreneurs need all-round skills because they may be responsible for managing a business. But they should also learn how to grow new enterprises. Extra topics in entrepreneurship programs can include:
- developing products and writing business plans
- capital raising and investor presentations
- innovation and growth strategies.
A good course also gives students the opportunity to work on interesting projects with smart people. Applied projects help students relate theory to practice and develop job-ready skills.
Small business skills
To run a small business, it helps to be able to read financial reports, do basic accounting, analyse markets, generate sales forecasts, market products and services, and manage people. These skills can be developed as part of general business and management studies.
Online Entrepreneurship MBA Programs
If you have a degree or significant work experience and want to study entrepreneurship, you can enrol in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Every MBA has some value in terms of learning entrepreneurship. The program may offer relevant subjects, such as innovation. MBA masters degrees also cover business topics useful to entrepreneurs, including finance, leadership and marketing.
The best MBA courses for entrepreneurs cultivate business development skills using applied approaches and by connecting to industry.
Compared to the average business professional, entrepreneurs are creative, adaptable, energetic and quick problem solvers. You can develop and test these qualities by working on business projects, which also expose you to different sectors and opportunities.
University of Adelaide MBA
The University of Adelaide’s online MBA is designed to prepare graduates to run a company or take on other challenging management roles. Core units include Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation Management. You can do a research project of your choosing. And you learn essential business skills in fields such as accounting and finance, marketing and leadership.
Students benefit from the knowledge and insights of the Adelaide Business School. All the modern conveniences and included, such as 100% online study, 6-week teaching blocks, interactive learning opportunities and dedicated online support. You can start the program with the 4-unit Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, which is open to people without a university degree.
Ducere Global Business School MBA (Innovation and Leadership)
Ducere Global Business School offers a fully online MBA that connects you to industry. The Melbourne-based Business School has teamed with Torrens University Australia to offer an innovative, applied degree. You build entrepreneurial skills by completing online team projects with Australian businesses.
Unlike most other MBA programs, you gain plenty of real-world experience. Students spend only limited time on theory and don't waste any energy on traditional long exams. Topics include market strategy, innovation and operational change. The program features content from CEOs and world leaders.
Don't skip the MBA.
It makes you a better entrepreneur.
By doing an MBA, you can have a decent skill set in place before you launch your startup. This could turn out to be much less painful than launching prematurely and learning the hard way: through trial and error. On-the-job training as an entrepreneur only works if your personal abilities, and the strength of your ideas, are enough to overcome the inevitable mistakes.
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