When Bardhi began her education at Stonehill, she was drawn to classes that complemented her early business experience. In her sophomore year, she decided to create her own entrepreneurship major as part of the interdisciplinary studies program. She is now the youngest female contractor in Massachusetts.
All students at the College – business and non-business majors alike – are eligible to participate in the Entrepreneurship minor program.
The coursework required for the Entrepreneurship minor starts with core business topics – including accounting, finance and marketing principles – and leads to a focus on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business. Electives enable students to pursue specific interests and include the opportunity for real world experience via an internship with a small business.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family-owned businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses in the United States.
The liberal arts foundation of a Stonehill education assists in building the characteristics and skills commonly associated with successful entrepreneurs:
Beyond the technical knowledge important to the chances for long-term success, the program emphasizes important soft skills to insure success including team building, communications (both with customers and partners) and problem solving.
