High Point University
1 N University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27262, United States

High Point University is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university was founded as High Point College in 1924, and it became High Point University in 1991. HPU offers 63 undergraduate majors, 65 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship

The B.S.B.A. in Entrepreneurship will provide students with the skills necessary to determine the feasibility of their business ideas, obtain the knowledge and required proficiency in the development and writing of a business plan, understand how to identify a sound business opportunity and know how to conduct a feasibility analysis. Graduates will have the skills and background to launch their business enterprises or join a family business with much to offer.

The entrepreneurship major is intended for students who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, or who are considering working in a family-owned business upon graduation.

Upon completing the entrepreneurship major at High Point University, students will be able to:

  1. effectively develop resource management plans
  2. obtain the knowledge and required proficiency in the development and writing of a business plan
  3. identify a business opportunity
  4. conduct a feasibility analysis

Why is Business a Top Program?

  • Students enjoy strong job placement rates
  • Skills acquired in business are useful in all career fields
  • The Center for Entrepreneurship allows students to access experienced entrepreneurs and investors
  • The Professional Selling Program showcases student talent to top corporations
  • Students may combine business curriculum with world language and cultural studies in Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish
  • Students learn how to be professional and career-ready
  • The W. Allen Tilley Trading Room enables practical finance experience
  • Students have an opportunity to earn a 4 + 1 MBA
  • Accounting majors have multiple opportunities to intern with local, regional, and Big 4 accounting firms

Opportunities for Experiential Learning

  • HPU Elevator Pitch Competition
  • HPU Business Plan Competition
  • Pitch Practice
  • Participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week
  • Access to Innovators including Marc Randolph, founder of Netflix
  • Co-working Idea Incubator space
  • Student Entrepreneur Showcases
  • Annual participation in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Organization conference
  • Working on projects for local businesses
  • Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Conferences
  • Involvement with High Point Business Community
  • Truist Leadership Institute Certification
  • Roundtable events with the entrepreneurial community
  • The Investment Club invests real dollars in markets
  • Study abroad global business courses
  • Working and learning at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Student Clubs and Organizations

  • Accounting Club
  • Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
  • Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
  • Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club)
  • Healthcare Management Club
  • Floyd T. Craven Investment Club
  • National Retail Federation Student Association
  • PSB Selling Club
  • Real Estate Club
  • Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society

Why Should I Major in Entrepreneurship at HPU?

The HPU Entrepreneurship major is intended for students who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, are considering working in a family-owned business, or looking to work for a company that embraces an entrepreneurial mindset upon graduation.

Student course work encompasses topics including:

  • Business Law
  • Business Modeling and Feasibility
  • Venture Funding
  • Ideation and Creativity
  • Leadership

https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/ 

Application – Submit the application for undergraduate admissions: www.highpoint.edu/apply.

Transcripts – Submit your official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at HPU. We require certified English translations and curriculum evaluations of each transcript.

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Test Scores – High Point University does not require these scores, but they could meet your English Proficiency requirements or help you qualify for academic scholarships. If you have completed the SAT or ACT, you are encouraged to submit the official scores with your application with the links below.

  • SAT – The school code for SAT is 5293
  • ACT – The ACT code is 3108

English Proficiency –  Students of non English speaking countries are required to submit one of the following accepted English proficiency exams. Below are the accepted tests and the minimum test score requirements:

These are the minimum scores, but do not guarantee acceptance.

Students may be conditionally accepted based on their demonstrated English proficiency. If you are conditionally accepted for language proficiency, you will be required to complete the highest proficiency levels at INTERLINK.
Exceptions – Students of non English speaking countries who have completed school in the USA for 2 years or more do not have to submit an English language proficiency test.

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-admissions/ 

  • Early Decision (Priority 1, BINDING): November 1
  • Early Action (non-binding): November 15
  • Early Decision II (Priority 2, BINDING): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Priority): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Final): March 1

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-students/ 

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