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Careers for Entrepreneurship Majors
"Since 1980, entrepreneurs have created over 95 percent of the wealth that exists in America today." --J. A. Timmons in New Venture Creation (5th ed.), Irwin McGraw-Hill
Students who graduate with a B.S. in Entrepreneurship may initially work for someone else to gain experience, they may wish to pursue graduate studies or they may wish to start their own business immediately after graduation.
Here are some careers that can be pursued by Entrepreneurship graduates. You will note that some of these careers will require additional education, experience, degrees, and/or licenses.
Entrepreneurs:
- Small Business Owner
- Self-Employed Professional
- Franchisor Owner/Specialist
- Consultant & Business Analyst
- Inventor
- Family Business Successor
- Artisan
- Craftsperson
- Independent Agent or Broker
- Builder or Developer
- Manufacturer
- Wholesaler & Distributor
- Venture Capitalist
Intrapreneurs: (Corporate Entrepreneurs)
- New Product Development
- Research & Development
- Change Agents
- Movers & Shakers
- Innovators
- Chief Creativity Officer
SUNY Plattsburgh Career Development Center
Our Career Development Center provides services, resources, and programs designed to help students and alumni to better understand the career development process, and to enhance their professional preparation and employability.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Entrepreneurship program at Plattsburgh State, or to arrange a campus visit, please contact
Dr. Nancy Church, Chairperson
Office: Redcay Hall 172
Phone: (518) 564-4169
E-mail: nancy.church@plattsburgh.edu
Redcay Hall 172
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901