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Business Administration: Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science
  • 120 Credits
  • School of Business
  • Bronx
  • Westchester
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Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Overview

In the past decade, we have witnessed an unprecedented level of technological and cultural innovation. Never before have individuals had the ability or opportunity to quickly bring their business ideas and dreams into reality. Mercy's B.S. in Entrepreneurship provides students with the information and resources they need to transform themselves into successful innovators and business owners. Students will interact with faculty members who have an extensive history of successful entrepreneurship, helping them develop the strategic and practical skills they need to launch a new business in the 21st century. 

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Career Opportunities

The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator—a designer of new ideas and business processes. Management skills and strong team building abilities are often perceived as essential leadership attributes for successful entrepreneurs.

Mercy College student wins award for Entrepreneurship.

The Mercy Advantage

  • Hands-on work with start ups
  • Leaders in business as professors
  • Center for Entrepreneurship - Opportunity to run a student business 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.

Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and cooperative education.

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Program Outcomes

At the end of this program, students should be able to:

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Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and international business

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Assess the legal, economic, and social aspects of a business decision

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Recognize and evaluate ethical issues in business

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Utilize business concepts, methods, procedures, and management information systems to facilitate strategic planning and decision making

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Demonstrate knowledge of core financial accounting concepts and their application to business

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Use oral, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively in the professional business environment

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Function effectively as team members and, where appropriate, as team leaders

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles and key concepts in entrepreneurship

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Assess the legal, economic, and social aspects of an entrepreneurial decision

Social Entrepreneurship: Studio7Music Enriches the Lives of Millions with Disabilities

Mercy students are helping to launch a new venture which could make a big social and economic impact in the marketplace, serving a neglected demographic and creating jobs in the recreational therapy industry. The Mercy team presented its work at the 2013 Enactus National Competition and was honored as Rookie of the Year.

Program Details & Curriculum


General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements: 60 Credits
*ECON 125, ECON 220, ECON 221, and ECON 230, MATH 116 and MATH 120/CISC 120 or MATH 131/CISC 131 are Prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.

Core and Specialization

Business Administration Core: 30 Credits
Specialization: 18 Credits
Open Electives: 12 Credits

Total: 120 Credits

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