Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major

Why Choose an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major?

Develop the skills to recognize opportunities, solve problems, and shape what comes next.

The world of work is changing, and employers are looking for graduates who can do more than keep up. They need people who think creatively, adapt to new challenges, bring ideas to life, and lead with confidence. Suffolk's Entrepreneurship & Innovation major helps you develop these abilities and apply them across industries and career paths.

Two student participants in an Entrepreneurship program on campus.

Skills Employers Need: Now and in the Future

As technology and the workplace continue to evolve, so do the skills employers value. The World Economic Forum identifies a growing need for both technological expertise and distinctly human capabilities. An Entrepreneurship & Innovation education helps you develop both.

Last Year

  1. Analytical Thinking
  2. Resilience & Agility
  3. Leadership & Influence
  4. Creative Thinking
  5. Motivation & Self-Awareness
  6. Technological Literacy
  7. Empathy & Active Listening

Next 5 Years

  1. AI & Big Data
  2. Networks & Cybersecurity
  3. Technological Literacy
  4. Creative Thinking
  5. Resilience & Agility
  6. Curiosity & Lifelong Learning
  7. Leadership & Influence

What Employers Look For—Beyond the Job Description

Technical knowledge and academic credentials are important, but employers also value people who can recognize opportunities and turn ideas into action. Entrepreneurship & Innovation teaches you to approach challenges from different perspectives, work collaboratively, and move from identifying a problem to developing a solution. With a major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, learn how to:

  • Spot Opportunities
  • Solve Problems
  • Lead Teams
  • Launch new Ideas
  • Adapt Quickly
  • Drive Innovation

We Teach You the Skills AI Can't Replace

Human strengths are what keep you future-proof. As AI transforms the workplace, the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and make thoughtful decisions becomes even more important. These are skills that complement technology and help people lead, collaborate, and navigate complex situations. With a major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, strengthen your ability to:

  • Think creatively
  • Lead with confidence
  • Hone your problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Communicate effectively
  • Navigate challenges with resilience
  • Make responsible, ethical decisions

Graduate On Time—With Two Majors and No Extra Tuition

Why limit yourself to one area of expertise? At Suffolk, you can combine an Entrepreneurship & Innovation major with a second major in Finance, Marketing, Management, Analytics, Accounting, and more. Complete both within four years, with no additional tuition costs.

You'll graduate with complementary areas of expertise and a broader set of skills to help you pursue opportunities across today's evolving business landscape.
Learn more by contacting Professor Chaim Letwin

What Can You Do With an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Degree?

Whether you launch a startup, drive innovation inside a Fortune 500, or build something the world hasn't seen yet—you'll have the mindset to make it happen.

From launching new ventures to driving change within established organizations, Suffolk Entrepreneurship & Innovation graduates bring the creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset to make an impact across industries.

From launching new ventures to driving change within established organizations, Suffolk Entrepreneurship & Innovation graduates bring the creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset to make an impact across industries.

  • Financial Services
  • Consulting
  • Human Resources
  • Healthcare
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing
  • Hospitality
  • Technology
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Real Estate

Graduates of Suffolk's Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation can be found in many different settings. Explore a sampling of employers where our graduates can be found:

  • Fidelity
  • Wayfair
  • Citizens
  • Starbucks
  • McKinsey
  • Brigham & Women's
  • Dassault
  • State Street
  • LinkSquares
  • TD Bank
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Cognism

Ready to Build What's Next?

Turn your ideas into action at Suffolk. Explore new opportunities, gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills to make an impact as an entrepreneur and innovator.

  • Entrepreneurship Major
  • Management & Entrepreneurship Double Major
  • Internship opportunities
  • Live consulting projects
  • Hands-on experience through the BASE incubator and SEED accelerator