Entrepreneurship at Bowie State
Bring Your Bold Ideas
Innovators like you drive today’s global workforce. From interdisciplinary classroom experiences to idea pitch competitions, you’ll learn the skills to thrive in an entrepreneurial ecosystem of peers, faculty, staff, alumni and regional business leaders. You’ll also have access to local, national and global internships and other experiential learning activities, where you’ll take what you learn at Bowie State University into the real world.
The Entrepreneurship Innovation Center is a launchpad of opportunity that connects Bowie State University with the broader Bowie community.
What Can You Study?
Bowie State University encourages you to approach all academic pursuits with an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you major in business or another subject entirely, you can benefit from understanding the essential aspects of launching, growing and maintaining a business.
Check out our programs at the College of Business and through the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center, which frequently hosts workshops, extracurricular courses and fellowship opportunities.
- Concentration: The Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Concentration will teach you how to identify emerging business opportunities, conduct essential market research and manage the venture financing process.
- Certificate: You have two great certificate options to choose from — the Entrepreneurship Micro Credential, which is 12 credit hours, and the Entrepreneurship Certificate, which is 18 credit hours.
Makerspace at the Innovation Center
Are you an innovator looking to build a model or prototype? Entrepreneurs can take advantage of the Makerspace and use all available tools, including a 3D printer, a heat press, soldering tools and others. Learn more about the Makerspace.
An Abundance of Experiential Learning
Experiential learning involves hands-on activities, real-world applications and reflecting on your experiences as you grow your skill set. At Bowie State’s Entrepreneurship Innovation Center, you learn how to pitch your business ideas in competitions and participate in open mics, pop-up shops, summer programs, guest lecture series, workshops and networking events throughout the year.
Innovation in the Classroom
The value of innovation is embedded in the Bowie State curriculum. We create many opportunities to practice your problem-solving skills through programs such as the E-Living Learning Fellows and business mentorships.
Saxbys' Experiential Learning Platform
Want to learn firsthand what it’s like to run a successful business? Our innovative Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform will teach you what it’s like to be the CEO of your own company and manage every aspect of a small business operation.
Connect Through Campus Organizations
Finance and Economics Club. Women in Business. National Association of Black Accountants. These are just a few examples of campus organizations that support the innovative and enterprising spirit at Bowie State. The resources and collaboration among these groups show the wealth of professional opportunities available to you.