Entrepreneurial Leadership Degree | Mars Hill University

The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL) program at Mars Hill University offers a dynamic and innovative experience. Studying in the Entrepreneurial Leadership program helps students develop the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to think like an entrepreneur. Students can apply those skills across any industry and are highly sought after by employers.  Experiential learning is at the core of the program design. Students will get extensive exposure to business partners and work real world problems. The program challenges students beyond entrepreneurship, and pushes them to think creatively, take calculated risks, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will expand their academic and professional journey.

Ways to Graduate with Entrepreneurial Leadership

Students can choose between a major, minor, or concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership. Whether interested in starting a business, working for a startup, or simply developing an entrepreneurial mindset that will help drive success in any career, the Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum is the perfect opportunity to supplement any major.

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Student Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available for students interested in Entrepreneurial Leadership and accepted to MHU. Each scholarship is $3,000/year. There is no GPA requirement, but there is a short application and interview. Recipients are selected based on motivation, leadership, and other factors. Scholarships are made possible thanks to the Appalachian Regional Commission.

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Small Business Incubator

The Small Business Incubator program provides Mars Hill University students with a supportive environment to explore entrepreneurship. The program offers resources and mentorship to students that are aspiring business owners. One of the core principles guiding the incubator is giving students a safe space to fail and learn from their experiences. Through the program, students can:

• Test their ideas without the fear of risking their own capital.
• Access microgrants of $500-$2,000 to help kickoff their idea or business.
• Innovate and experiment with confidence, knowing that they have the support of our external partners and the expertise of our team.

Are you an MHU student interested in Small Business Incubator? Apply HERE.

Business Partners in Education

Experiential learning is a key component of Entrepreneurial Leadership at Mars Hill.  This means partnerships with area businesses are critical to our success. The program has a diverse group of business partners that engage with students throughout the program.  The business partners work with students in the areas of workforce readiness, critical thinking, personal development, business acumen, and leadership/interpersonal skills. Continuous and extensive engagement with partners will allow students to develop relationships, grow networks, have mentors, leverage internships, and potentially secure permanent employment upon graduation.

Some of our local business partners include: