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Why Earn Your Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at UM-Flint?

Flint is at the forefront of entrepreneurship and has established a community of entrepreneurs and local businesses. The University of Michigan-Flint’s direct connection to this network is the Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This center was created to facilitate entrepreneurial and innovative skills to help graduates thrive and be successful with a variety of activities such as entrepreneurial workshops, idea pitch competition, networking,workshops, and events.

Professional Preparation

UM-Flint’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management emphasizes entrepreneurship, innovation and new product development management, conflict resolution and negotiation, team-building, and project management. It provides depth and breadth of educational exposure for students interested in either starting their own business or working in entrepreneurial and innovative organizations.

100% Flexible Online Program Option

The entrepreneurship and innovation management program is offered 100% online to accommodate students’ busy lifestyles. Students transferring credits from another institution or first-time in college have the convenience to build their BBA with traditional face-to-face courses, online courses, or a mix of both.

Be an Entrepreneur By Doing

The Entrepreneurs Society at the School of Management (SOM) gives students an opportunity to build a network with like-minded students and work on projects that interest you!. This student club provides mentoring and frequently hosts guest speakers to coach students in areas of entrepreneurship, career building, and how to be a leader. The Entrepreneurs Society won the global chapter of the year in 2019 out of 600+ other student organizations. Interested students can email Michael Witt, Lecturer IV of Business Law & Management, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

Centers for Inspiring Entrepreneurship

The Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is the heart of entrepreneurship within the SOM. The Hagerman Center facilitates entrepreneurial knowledge and interest among all UM-Flint students across campus. The center connects entrepreneurial students with appropriate resources and builds entrepreneurial excitement beyond the classroom, all while serving the City of Flint.

Scholarships Support for Being Innovative

The Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides a handful of competitive scholarships to entrepreneurial inclined students. The Hagerman and Whitener Scholars (student scholarship recipients) gain valuable experience working with Centers related projects and with faculty who are teaching and conducting research in entrepreneurship and innovation. The Center offers opportunities for the student scholars to meet with community business leaders as they build a network of professional contacts. The Center awards more than $50,000+ total for entrepreneurship and innovation scholarships. Six scholarships are available, several of which are over $10,000, and are made possible by the gifts from Phil Hagerman, Flint community business leader, and SOM alumnus, Steve Whitener ‘77.

Expert Faculty

UM-Flint’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management faculty bring practical working knowledge into the learning environment and are experienced, tested, and respected global experts in their field. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of experience teaching and researching current business issues. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management faculty are available to consult with students wishing to pursue opening their own company and careers in entrepreneurship and innovation management.