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Concentration
Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
The Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation concentration provides business majors with a solid understanding of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Is This Program for Me?
Do you want to launch new ventures or drive innovation within established organizations? Samford’s entrepreneurship and corporate innovation concentration prepares students to think creatively, solve problems and lead change in a competitive marketplace.
You’ll develop soft skills like resilience, adaptability and strategic thinking while learning how to turn ideas into action.
This program is ideal for students who:
- Are self-starters with a passion for creativity and problem-solving
- Want hands-on experience through real-world projects and competitions
- Seek a values-driven approach to entrepreneurship in a Christian environment
- Enjoy exploring questions like how to create value and drive growth
What Will I Learn?
Students in this concentration develop skills in opportunity recognition, business planning and strategic thinking through a curriculum grounded in innovation and leadership.
You’ll learn to:
- Identify and evaluate business opportunities
- Develop and pitch business plans
- Apply entrepreneurial principles to corporate and nonprofit settings
- Build resilience and adaptability in dynamic markets
“Throughout my years in Brock School of Business I have gained fruitful knowledge to implement into my online clothing business, Reclamation. The Entrepreneurship concentration has allowed me to take courses that will teach me skills that will not only prepare me for my career as an entrepreneur but also as I mature in life.”
Grace Gamboa ‘24
What Makes Us Different?
Samford’s entrepreneurship and corporate innovation concentration combines rigorous academics with experiential learning. Students benefit from personalized instruction and access to resources that support innovation and business creation.
Program Highlights
- Samford Startup: An incubator open to all majors that provides workspace in the Titus/UFG Innovation Lab, faculty mentorship and funding to launch ideas
- Advisory Board Network: Guidance from local business leaders and entrepreneurs
- Experiential Learning: Pitch competitions, innovation labs and networking events
Career Preparation
Graduates of this concentration are prepared to succeed as founders, consultants and innovation leaders. They leave with practical experience, professional networks and the confidence to make an impact.
Prepare to Succeed
- Internships with regional and national companies
- Access to Brock School of Business career fairs and employer networking events
- Professional development workshops on leadership, communication and analytics
- Faculty mentorship and guidance for graduate school or career advancement
Career Opportunities
- Start-up founder or co-founder
- Business development manager
- Corporate innovation strategist
- Product manager
- Business consultant
- Social entrepreneur
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close Dec. 15.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are Feb. 15.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
