<p>Here at the University of Cincinnati we have the above major. Is there a good job market for this type of major? I'm considering starting my own business but want to know if I opt I that I have other routes.</p>
<p>Entrepreneurship is basically all about being self-reliant. In other words, there is only as good a job market as you make it!</p>
<p>That being said, I plan to minor in entrepreneurship, but I wouldn’t recommend solely majoring in it.</p>
<p>What would you recommend as a complimentary major? Something like accounting?</p>
<p>Complementary, not complimentary. If you aren’t detail-oriented enough to know the difference, you will never have a strong GPA in anything, let alone accounting or physics.</p>
<p>^ lol, “accounting or physics”</p>
<p>Finance, accounting, marketing, operations, strategic management, mis. Anything for consulting, or a non business skill that you can make money with. If you want to be an entrepreneur then what is it that you want to sell? What do you like to do that you would do for free but it is better if you get paid? That’s what you should study.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies except Whistleblower1. What was the purpose of your post? Don’t come where your not wanted…and from what I can tell your probably not wanted in most places…</p>
<p>OMG…he just switched from a Taxguy to other people. Dude, you are not that smart as you are trying to be, just chill out.</p>
<p>If you are set on opening your own business, major in a field of business which will land you a job after you graduate and minor in entrepreneurship. Work your day job and use that money to invest in your own business. I would recommend you find a partner for any early ventures so your partner can cover your weaknesses. That is how most people start off. It is too much of a risk to just assume you can start your own business and be successful without having a side job and money coming in.</p>
<p>Lots of good replies. I agree that getting an entrepreneurship degree is pretty worthless, might as well get a business or leadership degree. I however disagree with the notion that you should get a “day job” while you start your own business, unless you have to. I would second getting the business partner ASAP, then major in something you think will help you in the business you want to start and than just start it. </p>
<p>If you go work a day job you’ll just learn bad habits, become addicted to lack or risk and the security the steady paycheck supplies, and probably fall to procrastination and never start anything.</p>
<p>In business you are either the technician or the salesman, decide what you want to be and find a partner to fill the other role. Do it NOW, and get a business going while you are still in school. If you are a true entrepreneur you will know I am right.</p>
<p>LMAO</p>
<p>to the OP i wouldnt major in Entrepreneurship, but personally i am picking either / accounting/ marketing or poly sci.</p>
<p>everyone can easily get a certificate in entrepreneurship i would be the last person on this earth to major in entrepreneurship, why don’t you just major in business generally or something better. because as for me everyone can start thier business by themselves without any disturbancies for instance im even planing to start my own business.</p>
<p>Japher, people who are driven, regardless of their circumstances will keep pushing. If someone going to procrastinate and be lacklust because they have a day job, then they probably won’t make it because starting their own business is many folds more difficult than working, following instructions and keeping a day job. </p>
<p>You need to try and minimize risk in anything you do. Take this for example, say your business is a bust as most businesses are. Now what? start applying for a job? start a new business? You will need capital. Jobs are cyclical. Say you graduate this year in 2010. You spend your time on your own business, it busts, and now you want to apply for a job in 2011. Once 2011 rolls over, you will be competing with 2011 graduates who will be fresh out of college and have more direct connections to campus recruitments. You will be at a disadvantage. No employee cares that you started your own business. It sounds nice that you were a “CEO” of your own company but if a company is looking for someone who knows how to do analysis, it isn’t relevant. </p>
<p>On the otherhand, if you are working while you start your business, you will have a steady income. You can do your project after work. It might take longer to get going but it gives you more time to think about your business plan. You can make more adjustments and you have people you can chat with and give you feedback. If now say your business busts, you can just keep trying and restarting your business because you have a steady stream of income. If you decide later that starting your own business isn’t for you because it is too much work, then you can always continue with your day job whether it is in finance or accounting ect ect.</p>
<p>It really doesn’t matter if people call you an entrepreneur, CEO or by whatever name. if you make no money, then you haven’t accomplished anything.</p>
<p>This is just my thought. I am not familiar with your financial circumstances so I can’t give other suggestions. Its never a bad thing to be employed nowadays especially if you can get a job.</p>