Earning an entrepreneurship degree means more than you may think. The assumption that entrepreneurship is just about starting your own business is too simple, as entrepreneurship courses develop a skill set that is applicable in all functions and industries. As you begin to think about your job after graduation, there are two key questions to ask yourself:
- What does entrepreneurship mean to you? How you define entrepreneurship will shape the direction of your career search. Starting a business may be an immediate goal of yours, or you may want to bring your entrepreneurial mentality to an established firm. Exploring these career paths and everything in between is a good first step.
- How much risk are you willing to take? Risk comes in all shapes and sizes–from initial investment and job stability to mentorship and support–and it’s important to determine how much risk you are willing to take at this time in your career. This is always something you can circle back to down the road, so no decision here is permanent.
The Entrepreneurship function map is a great tool to add structure to your thought process as you answer these two questions and dive further into the options you have. It’s important to think about the different ways to apply and leverage the skills you develop within an entrepreneurship major or concentration, as doing so will allow you to best maximize your time and resources exploring opportunities.
Be sure to schedule an appointment with your Career Coach to talk more about your options within entrepreneurship, and take a look at the following resources.
