Entrepreneurship Major or Minor

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Entrepreneurship is a program designed for students who want to start their own business, have a big idea or bring innovation and creativity to an existing organization.

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The students studying entrepreneurship are equipped to start new ventures and foster their entrepreneurial spirit. At Olivet, entrepreneur majors will work with expert coaches and mentors as they learn to research, plan and pitch their ideas.

Areas of Focus

Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Intrapreneurship
Innovation & Creative Problem Solving

Createur Conference and Pitch Competition

Createur Conference & Pitch Competition

Creator + Entrepreneur = Createur

“In the beginning God created…” Gen 1:1

The Call of the Entrepreneur to Create Something for Good.

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Genesis 1:1

God is the ultimate and first entrepreneur, and He showed us His innovation and creativity when He created the world. So likewise, the Creator God desires us, as entrepreneurs, to create.

So why should you attend the CCPC?

Connections – Build relationships with like-minded, faith-driven peers and professionals.
Opportunity recognition – Discover how to identify potential new products or services that may lead to promising ventures.
Entrepreneurial alertness – Gain a readiness to act on existing but previously unnoticed business opportunities.
Find your calling – Explore how God can use you to solve problems and serve people through entrepreneurship.

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Professional Activities

The Entrepreneurship Club – A great way to connect with other like-minded students, this club will allow you to connect and network with big thinkers and local entrepreneurs. Students will gain practical knowledge with guest speakers, learn about innovative approaches, gain experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and get help with their ideas and interests.
Become a Chapter Member of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO). Students will have a chance to join this network of 250+ colleges and have access to its member benefits. Students will also participate in regional and national pitch competitions.

Being able to give back through this new entrepreneurship endeavor at Olivet is truly a full-circle moment…

Jeff Forgrave

Olivet Alumnus

New!

Crawford Startup Studio

This new studio, which includes versatile workstations, comfortable furnishings, the ability to connect and present remotely and large whiteboards for brainstorming sessions, provides a collaborative home for Olivet’s entrepreneurship students, including meetings of their clubs and a place to practice pitches.

This studio honors Cecil Crawford ’42, a devoted follower of Christ, a strong advocate of Olivet’s mission and a lifelong entrepreneur. Mr. Crawford started or co-founded several successful businesses including Regal Beloit Corporation, Ticketmaster and Masterson Art Products.

This space, dedicated to future business innovators, was made possible through the generous gifts of Greg and Susan Crawford, Dan and Marsha Crawford-Coats and Dale and Karna Jerome.

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Entrepreneurship in the News

June 17, 2025

Meet Daniel Ferris, new director of Entrepreneurship program at Olivet Nazarene University

Daniel Ferris is taking on a new role as director of ONU’s Entrepreneurship program and prepares to welcome students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

April 3, 2025

Tim Tebow Discusses Faith and Business at Olivet

From the End Zone to the Entrepreneur: Tim Tebow Inspires at Centennial Chapel

September 13, 2024

A Banner Year for ONU: Academic Excellence Recognized and Awarded

Olivet Nazarene University has achieved a series of distinguished accolades and awards in 2024, underscoring the University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and dedication to the campus community.

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