Bachelor of Science in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship
BS in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship at 黑料老司机 is a 120-credit undergraduate program designed to prepare future entrepreneurs and business leaders for success in the digital and global economy. This program is ideal for students who aspire to launch their own ventures, work in international trade, or lead innovation within e-commerce and retail organizations.
The curriculum is structured around three essential learning components:
General Education Core (36 credits): Courses in communication, humanities, mathematics, and the social sciences provide a solid academic foundation for effective business leadership and decision-making.
Entrepreneurship Core (54 credits): Students gain comprehensive knowledge in business development, marketing, product innovation, accounting, business law, and management. This core strengthens the entrepreneurial mindset through applied learning and practical frameworks.
Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship Concentration (30 credits): Focused coursework covers critical topics such as international commerce, importing/exporting, global sourcing, funding strategies, supply chain logistics, and international business operations. The program culminates with a capstone and business concept pitch project鈥擥lobal Business Concept Development II鈥攚here students present a fully developed global business plan.
All courses are required, ensuring graduates master every essential aspect of entrepreneurship and global trade.
Why Pursue a Degree in E-Business and Global Entrepreneurship?
This bachelor鈥檚 program bridges the gap between entrepreneurial vision and real-world execution. Students learn to identify market opportunities, design value-driven products, build efficient business models, and operate in both local and international markets.
In today鈥檚 fast-evolving digital economy, businesses need leaders who can integrate innovation with logistics, global sourcing, and e-commerce strategies. This program prepares you to do just that.
You鈥檒l develop practical business planning skills, strengthen your leadership and communication capabilities, and graduate with the confidence to build or grow a competitive global enterprise.
What You Can Do with a Degree in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship
Graduates of this program are equipped to launch startups, manage retail and online ventures, or join companies involved in global commerce and innovation. Career opportunities include:
- Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
- Import/Export Manager
- E-commerce Manager
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Sales Manager or Director
- Purchasing Manager or Buyer
- Management Analyst
- Marketing and Promotions Manager
- Innovation or Product Development Officer
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics or Distribution Analyst
- Global Trade Consultant
According to the , roles related to entrepreneurship, supply chain, and marketing are expected to grow steadily, particularly for professionals with global business acumen.
With a Bachelor of Science in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship from 黑料老司机, you鈥檒l be ready to turn your ideas into successful ventures and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of global business.
Bachelor of Science in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship Curriculum
听General Education (36 credits)
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AML 100* - American Literature (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: AML 1000
A study of the national literature of the United States since the early 19th century. Students will become familiar with a variety of literary works including novels, essays, and poetry as well as the authors behind these efforts.
CIS 102 - Computer Concepts (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: CGS 1002
The impact of computers on society and business. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the computer, evolving technology, software and hardware, programming languages, and decision making in a computerized environme
COM 100 - Principles of Communication (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: COM 1100
This course offers an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in a variety of contexts. Emphasis will be placed on exploring methods to boost communication skills in-person as well as in a digital setting. Topics covered include thought leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, pitching, digital meetings, presentations, public speaking, company and group interactions, and trending topics.
ECN 131 - Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ECO 1013
A study of the economic system and the development of free competition in capitalism. Included in the course are discussions about the evolution of money, the banking system, the law of supply and demand, and price determination.
ECN 132 - Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ECO 1023
A course in microeconomics involves a closer look at supply and demand, price controls, public policy, the theory of the firm, cost and revenue concepts, forms of competition, elasticity, and efficient resource allocation. It also involves a detailed study of the choices made by households, firms, and government and how these choices affect the markets for goods and services.
ENG 101 - English Composition I (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENC 1101
This course investigates the process of composition of prose, the differences between explaining and persuading, research tools and the organization of subject matter. Compositions include descriptive, narrative, analytic and persuasive essays. Emphasis is placed on an expanded conce
ENG 102 - English Composition II (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENC 1102
A continuation of ENG 101, which is prerequisite; emphasis is placed on the resources available to a writer, both documented and imaginative, and the use of these resources in the development of academic writing. Essay tasks will include informative, analytic, and argumentative writing
MAT 101 - College Mathematics I (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAT 1101
A course that introduces mathematical concepts at the college level and use of mathematics in actual settings; Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, sets, logic, functions, graphing, number theory, and the real number system; Introduction to logarithmic functions, theory of equations, statistics and algebraic theory. (*May be subject to testing and/or remedial work in order to enroll)
MAT 102 - College Mathematics II (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAT 1102
A continuation of MAT 101, which is prerequisite; emphasis is placed on more advanced topics including linear equations, statistics and probability, differential equations, and theory of proofs (Prerequisite: MAT 101).
POL 210 - Political Science (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: POS 2001
A survey of political attitudes and movements including political ideologies and cultures; emphasis is placed on contemporary political science.
PSY 131 - General Psychology (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: PSY 1012
A basic study of human behavior including an emphasis on learning theory, human development, and psychological research.
SOC 101 - Sociology (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: SYG 1000
An introduction to social relations and the scientific study of human society, culture, social interactions, and organization of societies. Topics reviewed include socialization, research methods and application of scientific methods to sociological data, social proble
Total General Education Component = 36 Semester Hours
Entrepreneurship Core Component (54 credits)
1
ACC 210 - Accounting I (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ACG 2001
A study of accounting from two perspectives; how financial statements are prepared, and how decision makers use financial statements. Transaction recording, ethical decision making, and computer applications are inc
ACC 220 - Accounting II (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ACG 2011
Un curso que describe las t茅cnicas y conceptos utilizados para generar informaci贸n destinada a la toma de decisiones. Se enfatizan los entornos manufactureros, sin fines de lucro, minoristas (retail), mayoristas y administrativos (Prerrequisito: ACC 210).
BUL 201 - Business Law I (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: BUL 2100
El contenido incluye el entorno legal de los negocios, contratos, contratos de compraventa y arrendamiento nacionales e internacionales, t铆tulos de cr茅dito, derechos de los acreedores y quiebra, organizaciones empresariales, relaciones laborales y de empleo, y regulaciones gubernamentales.
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: GEB 1011
Este curso es una introducci贸n a las funciones y operaciones de los negocios en un sistema de libre empresa. Los temas incluyen c贸mo y por qu茅 opera una empresa, el desarrollo de un plan de negocios, la propiedad empresarial, la organizaci贸n y el marketing. Este curso tambi茅n proporciona a los estudiantes una visi贸n general de los negocios en una sociedad cada vez m谩s global, sirviendo como introducci贸n a la terminolog铆a, conceptos, entornos, sistemas, estrategias y problemas actuales de los negocios. Los temas abarcan una perspectiva del entorno empresarial, 茅tica en los negocios, emprendimiento y negocios globales, gesti贸n, marketing, producci贸n, sistemas de informaci贸n y elementos financieros de la empresa. El curso proporciona una base empresarial s贸lida para un estudio m谩s detallado y de mayor nivel en cursos posteriores.
MGT 103 - Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: GEB 1430
Este curso enfatizar谩 al individuo como tomador de decisiones y se centrar谩 en los problemas 茅ticos y dilemas que enfrentan los gerentes en la mayor铆a de las organizaciones empresariales. La materia es un estudio de la aplicaci贸n de teor铆as 茅ticas orientadas a los negocios. Los objetivos espec铆ficos del curso son aumentar la conciencia general de los estudiantes sobre los dilemas 茅ticos en el trabajo, ubicar los asuntos 茅ticos dentro de un contexto de gesti贸n sujeto a an谩lisis y toma de decisiones, y su impacto en la sociedad. El curso potencia y mejora la capacidad de los estudiantes para razonar hacia una resoluci贸n satisfactoria de un dilema 茅tico.
MGT 203 - Human Relations in Business (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAN 2103
Un estudio de los fundamentos para motivar, comunicarse y cooperar con la gerencia, los compa帽eros de trabajo y el p煤blico en general, dirigido a profesionales de los negocios.
MGT 230 - Small Business Management (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAN 2800
Un estudio de las actividades necesarias para la gesti贸n exitosa de una peque帽a empresa. Los temas incluyen marketing, control de inventarios, planificaci贸n y la creaci贸n de un plan de negocios (Prerrequisito: BUS 101).
MGT 305 - International Business (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: GEB 3361
A study of the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, and organizational structures as they apply to international business (Prerequisites: BUS 101 and MGT 230 or BUS 102).
MGT 340 - Personal Financial Management (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: FIN 3103
Este curso introduce a los estudiantes en las herramientas necesarias para construir un plan financiero personal. Los temas cubiertos incluyen planificaci贸n de protecci贸n, planificaci贸n de jubilaci贸n, planificaci贸n patrimonial y planificaci贸n de inversi
MKG 101 - Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 1011
Un curso general que se centra en las teor铆as del marketing, la creaci贸n y gesti贸n de relaciones rentables con los clientes, la construcci贸n y gesti贸n de marcas s贸lidas para crear valor de marca (brand equity), y el marketing de una manera socialmente responsable en todo el mundo. Los temas incluyen el entorno del marketing, la gesti贸n de la informaci贸n, el comportamiento del comprador consumidor y empresarial, estrategias de branding, canales de distribuci贸n, publicidad, promoci贸n de ventas y marketing directo.
MKG 106 - Advertising (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 1320
Un estudio de los fundamentos de la publicidad, el entorno, el trasfondo, la planificaci贸n y la estrategia, los medios publicitarios, y la creaci贸n de elementos de publicidad y comunicaci贸n de marketing.
ENT 200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: GEB 2112
Este curso explorar谩 los fundamentos del emprendimiento, su importancia para la sociedad y las oportunidades y m茅todos para lanzar una empresa emergente (startup). Los estudiantes tambi茅n profundizar谩n en el desarrollo de conceptos de negocio y el an谩lisis de mercado en relaci贸n con una nueva empresa.
MKG 306 - Marketing and Digital Media Planning (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 3804
Los estudiantes aprender谩n a crear y ejecutar una estrategia de marketing exitosa para su negocio, incluyendo el desarrollo de campa帽as, identificaci贸n y adquisici贸n de clientes, publicidad digital, marketing de contenidos, conversiones, SEO y m谩s (Prerrequisito: MKG 101).
BUL 203 - Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: BUL 4394
Comprender los aspectos b谩sicos del derecho empresarial es fundamental para un emprendedor. Este curso explora temas como las estructuras legales de una empresa, propiedad intelectual, derecho laboral, contratos y regulaci贸n gubernamental (Prerrequisito: BUL 201).
ENT 300 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership Strategies (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAN 3802
In este curso, los estudiantes descubrir谩n m茅todos para fomentar una mentalidad emprendedora y desarrollar un estilo de liderazgo s贸lido con el fin de alcanzar el 茅xito empresarial (Prerrequisito: ENT 200).
ENT 305 - Product Market Research and Environmental Analysis (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 3661
Students will learn about product/market research, identifying customer preferences and environmental analysis. Skills acquired in this course enable entrepreneurs to pinpoint a competitive advantage for their business in terms of brand, product, custom
ENT 306 - Product Development (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENT 3604
Students will explore the methods, tools, processes, and techniques used during the different stages of new product development from idea generation to market testing (Prerequisite: ENT 305).
ENT 343 - Retail Business Concept Development I (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MKA 3103
Students in this course will formulate their initial business concept, creating the plans and foundation for a retail business. The course will also delve into competitive advantage and pitching to clients and investors. (Prerequisite: ENT 305 and 306)
Total Entrepreneurship Core Component = 54 Semester Hours
Major Component for BS in Retail and E-Business Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
1
FIN 434 - Financing and Raising Funds (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENT 4413
This course will explore the key financing concepts that entrepreneurs need to understand in order to secure funding for their company. Topics covered include financing options, valuation, term sheets, capitalization tables, the stages of financing, pitching, and negotiation (Prerequisite: ACC 22
RTL 405 - Retail Merchandising Principles (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 4232
Este curso permite a los estudiantes aplicar los principios de ventas y marketing a diversos tipos de entornos minoristas. Los temas cubiertos incluyen la presentaci贸n/exhibici贸n de productos, el an谩lisis de las preferencias y comportamientos de los consumidores, las ventas minoristas, la maximizaci贸n de las oportunidades de mercado y m谩s.
RTL 406 - Retail Branding (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 4231
This course will allow aspiring entrepreneurs to explore principles related to the development of a brand for a retail business or business-to-consumer space. Topics covered include channel optimization, brand positioning, customer segmentation and acquisition, and brand experience.
RTL 407 - Retail Buying (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 4204
This course enables entrepreneurs to effectively plan, select, and purchase products sold in retail environments. Topics covered include product analysis, selection, sourcing, planning, and buying to create a competitive advantage for a retail v
BUS 444 - Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: GEB 4036
Aspiring entrepreneurs will master skills in the fields of materials management and transportation. This course will delve into distribution, operations, warehousing, materials, supply chain management, inventory, and logistics to increase efficienc
ENT 410 - Global Sourcing (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAN 4570 This course examines the process that entrepreneurs take to identify, analyze and negotiate the procurement of goods and services from global sources of supply. Additionally, students will assess the cultural, political, legal, ethical and financial considerations encountere
ENT 412 - Profitability and Performance Management (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENT 3412
Aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders will acquire the skills necessary to make data-driven decisions related to running their company, tackling business challenges, pivoting when necessary, and maximizing their fir
ENT 416 - Entrepreneurial E-commerce and E-tail (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENT 4811
In this course, aspiring entrepreneurs will discover how to create, maintain and optimize a successful e-commerce business or e-tail site.
ENT 420 - Driving Sales and Gaining Traction (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: MAR 4403
This course outlines the ins and outs of selling products in a highly competitive marketplace and gaining traction as your business scales. Students will learn how to sell and manage go-to-market and growth functions within entrepreneurial sett
ENT 498 - Capstone and Final Business Pitch (Retail Business Concept Development II) (3 credit hours)
SCNS Course Number: ENT 4943
Students in this capstone course will bring together everything they have learned throughout the program to build upon their initial business concept and create a final business plan for a retail business. They will use this plan to pitch their concept for the chance to acquire seed money, and to actually laun
INT 490* - Internship and Practicum Experience Capstone (3 credit hours)
Provides supervised experiential learning in a professional setting related to the
student鈥檚 undergraduate program of study. Students complete structured academic
assignments including reports, a final analytical paper, and a presentation. The
assigned instructor serves as Faculty Supervisor of Record and assigns the final
grade. Departmental approval required. Refer to the 鈥淚nternship and Practicum
Experience鈥 section below for further requirements. Minimum 135 internship hours
required.
Total BSREE Major Component = 30 Semester Hours
TOTAL BSREE PROGRAM HOURS (Three Components): 120 semester hours
Program at a Glance
Format
In person
Program Duration
48 – 60 months
Total Credit Hours
120
Program Structure
36 Credit Hours: General Education
54 Credit Hours: Entrepreneurship Core
30 Credit Hours: Major Component
Tuition per Semester
Approximately $6,100
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Accreditation
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Retention Rate*
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