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A Degree Designed for Current and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
American Military University’s online bachelor’s in entrepreneurship (BA) is a highly specialized program exclusively focused on helping students develop expertise to form and grow a new venture. Graduates are prepared to confidently approach business ownership.
Each class revolves around creating and refining plans for each student’s own business venture, allowing an opportunity to gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the real world. Entrepreneurship majors will be challenged to engage in market analysis, define their competitive advantage, conduct market research, and write a business plan.
Active-duty servicemembers and veterans may find this type of program provides a launchpad for small business concepts envisioned during their service. AMU's entrepreneurship program is fully focused on entrepreneurship to help those who seek to launch or sustain their own business venture. Throughout the program, you will ideate, develop, and refine a business concept so that you are able to bring it to market or build upon an existing entrepreneurial venture.
As an online entrepreneurship degree, you get the flexibility you need with the perspective you crave in a dynamic business environment.
Spotlight on Veteran Entrepreneurs
Trained To Lead
Did you know it’s far more common for veterans to go into business for themselves than the general population? The tenacity and grit formed through military service provide a strong foundation for veterans called to start their own venture.
Veterans are 45% more likely to start companies, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, which reported that veterans own more than 1.9 million businesses nationwide and employ almost 5.5 million Americans.
American Military University’s online entrepreneurship program is tailored specifically to be flexible and affordable for military students, veterans, and their families.
What innovative idea or creative problem-solving can you apply to launch a future business venture?
Learning From Experts
As an entrepreneurship major, you do more than simply learn how to start a small business. You’ll put in the actual work needed to develop your very own venture as you’re completing classes and earning a valuable degree. You’ll be guided by faculty who are engaged in the real world of business. They know today’s business environment from the inside out, and they share their experienced perspectives as entrepreneurs themselves – business owners, product developers, authors, and more.
PRACTICAL INSIGHT
Brenda Frazier, PhD, teaches at American Military University in addition to owning and operating small businesses herself. She loves working with young entrepreneurs on their own prototype ideas and credits her real-world experience with making her a useful mentor in the classroom. Her own ventures were started from creative personal projects, and she notes a key common denominator across the student body: passion.
"Our program teaches students to be problem solvers and creative thinkers. But to be successful with their own businesses, they have to be passionate — and they often come to us with that already. Being motivated and disciplined enough to see a new venture through takes more than just creativity. It takes real passion."
Brenda Frazier
PhD, Associate Professor of Business, Entrepreneurship Program
Financial Assistance for Military Students
American Military University has educated those who serve since 1991 and is the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military.1 We’re dedicated to helping servicemen and women find the right program and helping them pay for it in the most cost-effective way possible.
Preferred Military Rate & Veteran Grant
All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, which includes parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents, are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate. We also have financial aid specialists who can help you understand how to navigate military tuition assistance and other options like federal student aid.
Our trained military education managers, co-located on bases nationwide, provide further support.
AMU is also the top choice in higher education among veterans using their GI Bill® benefits.2 Financial aid advisors are available to help veterans apply their benefits. Additionally, AMU proudly offers a Veteran Grant to veterans and their family members to help minimize the burden of education debt. Our aim is to make your education both accessible and affordable.
1 Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020
2 Based on Veterans Administration student enrollment data of students using the GI Bill® as of March 23, 2023
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/.
Support and Flexibility are Priority #1
Both reacclimating to civilian life after a military career, then beginning the journey of education and possibly starting your own business are massive efforts. At American Military University, we take pride in having resources to help guide you through these life transitions in ways that make you feel empowered and in control.
Learning on Your Schedule
New courses begin online monthly and have no set login times, just weekly assignment deadlines to keep students on track. This means you can get started and study each week at a pace that works for you — no matter where you and your laptop are. You simply need internet access and you’re ready to learn.
Career Services
Career coaches are available for all American Military University students and alumni. Our expert team is available to help with interview prep, resume reviews, and social media reviews. Career services also offers job boards and periodic virtual career fairs.
Student Networking
American Military University offers numerous career and professional organizations. Participation is not only a great way to network with other students but also a great way to build interpersonal and professional skills in a student environment.
An Accredited Entrepreneurship Degree
All eligible American Military University’s business degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, one of the most recognized organizations that evaluates and accredits business programs.
The Significance of Accreditation
When considering education options, you want to ensure that you’re investing your time and resources in a reputable program. With countless options at your fingertips, a benchmark like accreditation can help you identify which programs will be recognized and rigorous. Accreditation signals a standard of quality that can help set programs apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many top sources site the Business major as an optimal choice for undergrads with entrepreneurial dreams. It’s useful in a wide array of industries and fosters the self-starter discipline needed to be successful in business.
American Military University offers a specialized bachelor’s in entrepreneurship for those serious about starting their own business ventures. Students will work on creating their business throughout every course in the program. AMU program’s sole focus is entrepreneurship, allowing students to develop an idea they’re passionate about, research business opportunities, and implement that idea in market—all while earning their degree.
An entrepreneurship degree can provide both fundamental and advanced knowledge and business skills needed to become a business owner. Typically, students get the chance to network with fellow students and faculty members passionate about business and exchange ideas that could help refine a business plan. Having your degree creates a great foundation to overcome the obstacles that may lie ahead. Credibility and confidence are enhanced through networking, creative problem-solving, developing marketing strategies, even rehearsing for a big pitch.
Most entrepreneurship students pursuing a bachelor’s degree can expect that successful completion will require four years of full-time study. Programs typically require 120 credit hours of coursework.