Business & Entrepreneurship
BA or Bachelor’s Specializationonline or on-campus

The TM technique as a tool for better mind performance

TThe “secret sauce” of the program is the Transcendental Meditation technique, which people like Ray Dalio, founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, and Tim Ferriss, author of The Four-Hour Work Week, use to keep their mind sharp and their emotions in better perspective.

This evidence-based technique has been proven to lower stress, enhance mental clarity, and support overall health. After meditating regularly, our students often say that they feel more creative, peaceful, and better able to tackle their studies.

Learn more about Transcendental Meditation >

What’s the difference between the BA and the Bachelor’s Specialization?

At MIU, you can pursue expertise in Business & Entrepreneurship through two distinct options:

• The BA in Business & Entrepreneurship is only available on campus. You must complete 128 total credits of study, including 28 credits of required core courses, the 4-credit Senior Capstone Entrepreneurship Project course, and 16 credits for Business and Entrepreneurship electives. This option provides greater depth and scope within the field of Business & Entrepreneurship.
• The Bachelor’s Specialization in Business & Entrepreneurship is available both online and on-campus and consists of eight core courses (32 credits) focused on this field. Students can take a Specialization as part of a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences degree, or any other degree program, to broaden their expertise with a greater range of courses.

Featured courses

• Creative Entrepreneur I
• Marketing Management
• Management and Organization

• AI 237 Data Analytics & Visualization using AI
• AI 239 Discipline-Oriented AI Project
• FOR 316 Artificial Intelligence, Creative Intelligence, and Pure Intelligence
• FOR 317 Collaborating with AI

What students say

“My previous business studies seriously lacked practical work and experience, and it bothered me. When I enrolled in the creative entrepreneurship program, I finally got the practical training and experience I wanted — it helped me to conceptualize and start my business.”
Almar is currently building Vastu Homse in Indonesia.

—Almar Meijles

“It has been a dream of mine to develop a company that delivers itself as an entrepreneurial solution. Since enrolling this program, I’ve developed a business concept that facilitates and accelerates the increase of renewable energy. Thank you to all who have been very supportive in this process—it means more than you know!”

—Andrea Zapata

“Hands down the best course I have taken here at MIU. One of the main reasons is that it provided me an effective way to learn, which was through experience. Taking a course like this combined with TM^® helped me learn so much in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in business or marketing.”

—James Young

“I’ve never found the kind of mentorship that I found in the Creative Entrepreneurship program at MIU. I am extremely proud of what I accomplished here. I wouldn’t have been able to do this on my own or in any other program.”

—Aditi Gentsch

“They have experts from many different fields of business, from finance to manufacturing to product design and advertising and having access to people of this caliber is very valuable, you actually could graduate with a business!”

—Alden Rowe

“I would want this to continue throughout every course that I take. It was freeing, I opened up and was able to be seen and to be heard!”

—Issac Reynoso

FAQ

• How many hours per week should I expect to spend on this program?
You should plan to spend 12-14 hours per week for a 4-credit eight-week course. If you are taking 2 courses during an eight-week period, you should plan to spend 24-28 hours per week reading, creating assignments and discussion forum posts, and studying course materials. The time it takes to complete an online course successfully depends on your willingness to stick to a regular schedule and learn to study effectively, more than on any other factor.
• How do you make the online learning experience effective and fulfilling?

We accomplish this by using an online learning platform that students find highly engaging. The program also features an extensive collaboration between students and one-on-one interaction between our faculty and each student.

Students in this program will study on the MIU campus during the clinical intensive training courses. This gives students the opportunity to practice conducting Ayurveda consultations under the guidance of faculty, as well as meet their fellow students in person.

• What is the difference between a major and a specialization?

An undergraduate major (BA or BS) is a primary field of study during your undergraduate years. Majors define the actual degree earned and specify core courses, electives, and the foundational knowledge that you will acquire. Enroll in a major for greater depth and scope within a field.

A specialization is a focused set of courses (typically 32 credits) that provides training in a specific field, but it is not a standalone major. Specializations can be integrated into the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences or paired with another major. If you want to develop expertise in a subject while keeping the flexibility to explore a wide range of other interests, a specialization within the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences is a great option.

• Do I need to have transfer credits or an associate’s degree to enroll in this program?
No, we do not require students to have transfer credits or an associate’s degree from a prior college. We’ve designed our online bachelor’s programs to accommodate transfer students, but we also welcome new undergraduates with no previous college education. We do require a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2.5 GPA for entry to our bachelor’s programs.