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Entrepreneurial Leadership

Concentration of Business Administration, B.S.

Offered :

  • Castleton, VT
  • Johnson, VT
  • Lyndon, VT
  • Randolph, VT
  • Available Online

Some locations where this program is offered are eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.

What is an In-Person program?

The majority of program-required courses are taught in-person on the campus(es) noted.

What is an In-Person Plus program?

Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.

What is an Online program?

Online programs: Teaching and learning takes place over the internet, allowing students to access course materials, interact with instructors and peers, and complete assignments remotely. Some programs may require in-person meetings, residency, or fieldwork.

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Concentration within our Business Administration program will equip you with the skills to build a thriving business or drive innovation within an existing organization. The dynamic curriculum integrates business fundamentals, leadership principles, and entrepreneurial strategies to enhance your creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.

You’ll explore key topics such as business strategy, financial management, marketing, design thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. Through practical insights and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the expertise to transform ideas into enterprises that create value for both customers and business owners.

Whether launching your own venture or contributing to forward-thinking companies, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate and meaningful impact.

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Why Study Entrepreneurship at Vermont State

  • Comprehensive Studies: You’ll become proficient in entrepreneurial leadership and will also study business fundamentals, including marketing, leadership and communication, and financial analysis.  
  • Hands-on Experience: You’ll have numerous opportunities to put what you learn into practice, including a variety of internships.  
  • Flexibility: You’ll have the option to take classes in other concentrations and become a well-rounded and knowledgeable business leader.  
  • Experience: You’ll be ready to begin your career or go on to graduate school, including in the Master of Business Administration program or Master of Leadership Studies at Vermont State.  

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Sample Courses

  • Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship
  • Foundations of Entrepreneurship
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Business Planning Seminar 

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Student Stories

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“Entrepreneurship is a great major because you learn the fundamental aspects of owning your own business and being the person giving orders instead of taking them. The program also teaches the importance of finance and how to make smart [financial] decisions.” 

Rashane Russell

Meet Our Faculty

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  • Faculty

Joyce Twing

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Professor & Program Coordinator

  • Randolph Campus

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Anna O’Shea

Assistant Professor

  • Johnson Campus

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Matt McClallen

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Part Time Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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James Noyes

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Associate Professor

  • Lyndon Campus

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Dennis Reilly

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Assistant Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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Allan Rodgers

Professor

  • Williston Campus

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Jacob Park

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Associate Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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  • Faculty

Jody Condon

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Assistant Professor

  • Castleton Campus

  • Faculty

Gary Marmer

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Part-Time Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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Paul Cohen

Part-Time Faculty

  • Castleton Campus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Get started during these start terms:

  • Online Spring 2 – March 16, 2026
  • Online Fall 1 – August 22, 2026
  • Fall 1 – August 24, 2026
  • Online Fall 2 – October 19, 2026
  • Online Spring 1 – January 19, 2027
  • Spring 1 – January 19, 2027
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