Entrepreneurship & Innovation Career Opportunities

Shape your future with entrepreneurial thinking.

The Close School of Entrepreneurship prepares graduates with practical business experience and entrepreneurial skills, making them highly valuable in the job market. Whether pursuing the traditional Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Innovation or our BSBA Major in Entrepreneruship, Close School alumni are equipped to tackle a wide range of challenges and succeed across industries.

90%

of Close School undergraduate alumni are employed or pursuing graduate degrees

Class of 2025

$65,000

Median starting salary for entrepreneurship and innovation majors

Class of 2025

What Skills Will You Gain From an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Degree?

Entrepreneurship is about being proactive, creative and innovative. Our programs take a holistic approach that encourages you to think and act like an entrepreneur in every setting. Whether you are contributing to innovation within an established company, working at a growing startup, launching your own venture, or shaping your personal and professional journey, you will be prepared to lead with confidence and purpose.

An example of the skills that entrepreneurship and innovation provides includes:

Effective Communication

Learn to appreciate and understand audience, purpose and context in order to communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of situations that are directly connected to the entrepreneurial process.

Opportunity Recognition

Gain a deep understanding of the creative process of ideation and learn how to apply different methodologies to identify viable ideas in both new and existing markets.

Resilience

Explore your personal strengths and challenges and learn how to respond to the failures that are often part of the entrepreneurial journey.

Self-Sufficiency

Understand the importance of taking initiative and developing behaviors that support financial, operational and managerial independence in new ventures or within established markets.

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$20.00

Median co-op hourly pay for entrepreneurship and innovation majors

2024–2025 Academic Year

93%

of entrepreneurship and innovation majors were employed on co-op

2024–2025 Academic Year

For Charles D. Close School students, the Drexel Co-op provides the opportunity to understand how large companies, small companies, non-profits and startups operate, while learning and building your network.

Past entrepreneurship and innovation co-ops include:

Entrepreneurship co-op employers include Amazon, Campbells, go puff, Paramount and PayPal.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

Our alumni’s experience in hands-on, practical knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom has led them to be hired under these job titles:

  • Account Executive
  • Angel Investor
  • Associate Consultant
  • Associate Producer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Community Development Specialist
  • Construction Manager
  • Corporate Strategist
  • Creative Director
  • Cultural Anthropologist
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Family Business Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Family Enterprise Consultant
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Inventor
  • Management Consultant
  • Nonprofit Manager/Director
  • Product Designer
  • Project Manager
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Research Analyst
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • Software Developer
  • Succession Planner
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Venture Capitalist/Private Equity Investor

What Do Entrepreneurship and Innovation Graduates Earn?

The median salary reported one year out for entrepreneurship and innovation graduates in the class of 2025 was $65,000. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Career Support at Drexel LeBow

LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness provides resources and personalized support to help students prepare for their job search, from résumé reviews and interview preparation to career guidance and networking opportunities.

Take the Next Step

All undergraduate applications are processed through Drexel University’s central admissions portal. Have questions about applying to LeBow? Our undergraduate enrollment team is here to help.

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Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Germyce Harris Williams

Assistant Director, Recruitment & Retention

(215) 571-3392

Pearlstein Building 429

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