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Develop the vision, skills, and heart to launch ventures that serve both economic goals and human flourishing.
91ÇÑ×Ó’s major in Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (EED) equips students to become innovative problem solvers and principled leaders who create real-world impact through business. As entrepreneurship grows as a force for economic and social transformation, this program meets a rising demand for leaders who know how to launch and grow ventures that fuel economic growth and community development.
Offered through the Cornwell School of Business and Leadership, the EED major is for students who want to pursue bold ideas—whether by starting businesses, working in nonprofits or social enterprises, or driving change within existing organizations.
What sets this program apart is its dual emphasis on entrepreneurship and economic development within a Liberal Arts framework. You’ll build a strong foundation in business through Taylor’s Business Core while exploring how innovation can renew communities.
Graduates will be prepared to lead in diverse contexts—from startups to global development. You’ll be equipped with practical skills and a faith-informed mindset to create lasting change.
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The CIE trains, mentors, and equips Kingdom-class innovators for a lifetime of creative flourishing, serving as the focal point for encouraging and gathering innovation from across campus and the community.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
In addition to traditional courses, students will be enrolled in the following unique classroom experiences:
Bring your business concepts before a panel of judges and compete for cash and in-kind prizes. Many Trojan Arena winners such as Allera Tech, Sky Manufacturing, Lucidity Statistical Consulting, Godspeed, Cord Puck, have gone on to establish businesses pre- and post-graduation.
91ÇÑ×Ó supports new ventures in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience through ventures like the Main Street Mile Initiative.
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Amy Stucky
Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Sport Management
765-998-5314
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Jeanette Wisehart
Assistant to the Associate Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership
765-998-5135
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