Entrepreneurship
Department
Cultivating the visionary spirit and strategic rigor required to turn innovative ideas into scalable, impactful, and sustainable enterprises through comprehensive academic study.
Brief History
The Department of Entrepreneurship is one of the Departments in the Faculty of Management Sciences in Madonna University Okija. The Department started in the 2015/16 Session and runs a 4 year degree programme that leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc) in Entrepreneurship Studies.
This degree is acquired through comprehensive course work and a detailed research report, designed to equip students with the strategic rigor required to turn innovative ideas into scalable, sustainable enterprises.
The Spirit of Self-Reliance
Strategic Objectives
Promote gainful employment and economic empowerment of individuals through comprehensive entrepreneurship development.
Equip graduates to cope with inherent environmental business problems and relate successfully and cooperatively with other persons.
Provide critical information and skills for identifying and starting profitable businesses using contemporary techniques.
Academic Workload
Every student is required to register for an approved combination of courses with a minimum of 15 units and a maximum of 24 units per semester, totaling 164 units for the entire programme.
Assessment Methods
Course delivery is via lecture and tutorial. Evaluation includes quizzes, homework, and term papers (30%) and end-of-semester examinations (70%). Final year students are required to defend their research project.
Degree Classification
| Class | CGPA Range |
|---|---|
| 1st Class | 4.50 – 5.00 |
| 2nd Class Upper | 3.50 – 4.49 |
| 2nd Class Lower | 2.40 – 3.49 |
| 3rd Class | 1.50 – 2.39 |
| Pass | 1.00 – 1.49 |
GPA Calculation
Example: A 3-unit course with a Grade B (4 pts) = 12 QP.
GPA: Total QP earned in a semester ÷ Total CU registered.
Example: 68 QP ÷ 16 CU = 4.25 GPA.
Core Stress Areas
Elite Career Pathways
Startup Founder
Identifying market gaps to launch and scale innovative, high-growth sustainable enterprises.
Venture Capitalist
Analyzing business models and investing in early-stage startups with high disruptive potential.
Business Consultant
Advising firms on growth strategies, operational efficiency, and scalable business models.
Social Entrepreneur
Creating profit-driven enterprises that solve critical social or environmental global challenges.
Corporate Intrapreneur
Driving innovation and new product development within established corporate structures.
Product Manager
Bridging the gap between market needs, technical development, and business profitability.
Enterprise Specialist
Developing SME growth frameworks for government agencies and international development bodies.
Investment Analyst
Conducting financial due diligence and viability studies for new business ventures.
Operations Director
Optimizing internal systems to ensure maximum efficiency and scalability of business growth.
Business Strategist
Developing long-term roadmaps to ensure competitive advantage in dynamic global markets.
Architect Your Future
Join a community of innovators and strategic thinkers. Turn your visionary ideas into sustainable enterprises with the Entrepreneurship Department.