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Associate Professor of Business
Entrepreneurship
Minor
Top 5 reasons to study entrepreneurship at Goshen College
Launch your own business with real funding
Qualifying students can receive an entrepreneurship grant to turn their ideas into real businesses.- Learn every step of starting a business
Gain practical skills in ideation, market research, business planning, risk management and pitching to investors. - Get hands-on experience running a business
Manage the campus coffee shop through Java Junction Management or work on real ventures and creative projects. - Build experience through internships
Complete a semester-long internship with local, regional or international businesses. - Apply entrepreneurship to any field
Use your skills to start a business, grow a nonprofit or bring innovative thinking to industries like technology, agriculture, marketing and more.
Program Overview
As an entrepreneurship minor at Goshen College, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to turn your ideas into action. Whether you aspire to launch a startup, manage a family business, innovate within a larger organization, or become a social entrepreneur, this program will empower you to lead with creativity and confidence.
At Goshen College, you’ll master the essentials of business management while cultivating your entrepreneurial mindset. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world projects, you’ll build a solid foundation in innovation, marketing, finance, and operations. With small class sizes and personalized support, your ideas and passions will always take center stage.
Career Paths
Graduates with an entrepreneurship degree from Goshen College pursue careers such as:
- Small Business Owner
- Startup Founder
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Director
- Social Entrepreneur
- Business Consultant
Many go on to graduate school or join family businesses. The practical and ethical foundation gained here prepares you to succeed in diverse professional settings.
Explore more about the program.
You’ll take core business courses with a special emphasis on innovation and business development, providing you with the knowledge and skills to succeed as an entrepreneur.
For a full list of requirements and available courses, refer to the course listing page.
From day one, you’ll dive into hands-on learning. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in internships, bring your business ideas to life, and connect with local entrepreneurs. Many students manage real businesses through GC programs like Java Junction, a student-run coffee shop, and FiveCore Media, a video production company. Additionally, you’ll take part in field trips, business plan competitions, and entrepreneurial events that will expand your experience and network. Students may also apply for grant funding from the business department to launch a new venture.
Every year, we offer qualifying students an entrepreneurship grant that launches ideas into successful businesses. Whether they want to start a business in art, computer science, business operations, higher education, innovative marketing, financial accounting, business law, human resources, financial aid, business administration software, business consulting to small business owners, agriculture, or another field, the entrepreneurship grant gives them the resources to make their “big picture” dreams come to life.
Learn more about our emphasis on experiential learning opportunities.
Scholarships make up a large portion of our financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student (not including work-study or loans). Please visit our financial aid page for more information on available scholarships and the application process.
Jon Geiser
Associate Professor of Business
Jason Harrison
Assistant Professor of Business
Andrew Hartzler
Professor of Accounting
Michelle Horning
Professor of Accounting
Program Director
Department ChairAlysha Liljeqvist
Associate Professor of Business
Jorge Montenegro Martinez
Assistant Professor of Business
Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair and Co-Director of Global Engagement
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