Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Learn to launch ventures, manage organizations, and lead teams. Study strategy, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations, building the skills to work across any industry or start your own business.

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation program and innovation prepares you for leadership roles in established organizations and for launching your own ventures. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals while gaining specialized knowledge in entrepreneurial thinking and innovation management.

The curriculum combines business theory with practical application. Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects, you will learn how to identify opportunities, develop business plans, build teams, manage resources, and lead organizations through change. You will study financial management, marketing strategy, operations, and human resources from both traditional and entrepreneurial perspectives.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aims to increase small and medium enterprise (SME) contribution to GDP from twenty percent to thirty-five percent. Graduates of this program will be well positioned to lead the next generation of Saudi enterprises, whether as founders, intrapreneurs, or strategic managers in established companies.

What You Will Study

Strategic management

Learn to develop and execute business strategy, analyze competitive environments, and make decisions that align organizational goals with market opportunities.

Entrepreneurship and venture creation

Master the process of identifying opportunities, developing business plans, securing funding, and launching new ventures. Learn from successful entrepreneurs.

Financial management

Understand financial statements, budgeting, cost analysis, investment evaluation, and financial strategy. Build skills to manage money and make financially sound decisions.

Operations and supply chain

Learn to design efficient processes, manage resources, optimize supply chains, and improve productivity across business operations.

Innovation and design thinking

Develop skills to foster innovation in organizations, use design thinking to solve problems, and lead teams through creative problem-solving processes.

Leadership and team management

Master interpersonal skills, team dynamics, organizational behavior, and leadership approaches needed to motivate and develop people in organizations.

Program Outcomes

When you graduate, you will:

Make informed decisions based on ethics and the constraints business leaders face, including finances, personnel, technology, competition, and regulation
Apply your classroom knowledge in a capstone course that places you in the role of business leader
Gain real-world experience through an internship, practicum, or industry-specific independent study
Benefit from business strategy and entrepreneurship courses that prepare you to launch and scale ventures
Interact with regional and national business leaders through guest lectures and networking events

Program Courses

Core courses include:

Management of Workforce Diversity
New Venture Management and Growth
Compensation
Talent Management
Business Capstone

View the entire curriculum and program outcomes in the academic catalog.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation program are prepared for diverse career paths in private and public sectors. You will be ready to launch your own business, move into management roles in established companies, consult for organizations seeking strategic guidance, or work in specialized business functions. The Kingdom's rapid economic transformation and SME growth strategy create exceptional opportunities for business managers and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur Business analyst Operations manager Strategy consultant Startup founder Project manager

This program is part of the College of Business and Digital Innovation. View all programs.