Business & Entrepreneurship

Lead, create, and drive the economy forward.

Business is the engine of every organization — from startups to global enterprises, nonprofits to government agencies. A business education teaches you how to analyze markets, manage money, lead teams, and create value. Whether you want to start your own company, climb the corporate ladder, or manage the finances of an organization, business programs give you the tools.

Majors & Career Paths

Accounting

The language of business. Accountants track financial performance, ensure compliance, and advise organizations on financial decisions. CPA certification opens even more doors.

Finance

Manage money at scale — investments, banking, corporate finance, financial planning. Strong analytical and quantitative skills required.

Marketing

Understand what customers want and figure out how to reach them. Combines creativity, psychology, and data analysis.

Entrepreneurship

Learn to build businesses from scratch. Covers ideation, business planning, fundraising, and scaling. Many programs include incubators and pitch competitions.

Economics

Study how societies allocate resources. Economics graduates work in policy, consulting, finance, and research.

Supply Chain & Logistics

Manage the flow of goods from raw materials to the customer's door. A critical function in every manufacturing and retail company.

Human Resource Management

Recruit, develop, and retain talent. HR professionals shape workplace culture and manage the employee experience.

Information Systems

Bridge the gap between business and technology. IS professionals help organizations use technology strategically.

Public Relations

Shape public perception of organizations. PR professionals manage communications, media relations, and crisis response.

Venture Capital

Evaluate and fund startups. Combines financial analysis with understanding of technology and market trends.

Career Outlook

Business graduates have among the widest range of career options of any major. Median starting salaries range from $50,000 for general business roles to $70,000+ for finance and accounting. Entrepreneurship is inherently variable — but the skills transfer everywhere. Business degrees are consistently among the most in-demand across industries.

Who Is This For?

Students who like understanding how organizations work, solving strategic problems, working with numbers, leading people, or building something from nothing. If you've ever sold anything, organized an event, or run a club — you already have business instincts.

Virtual Fairs Featuring Business & Entrepreneurship

These fairs are specifically focused on business & entrepreneurship programs. Each one pairs this area of interest with a different U.S. region, so you can find schools in the part of the country that interests you.

• #2 Foundations in Business — Aug 10–14, 2026 (Midwest)
• #19 Holiday Business Showcase — Dec 14–18, 2026 (Northeast)
• #34 Global Business & Entrepreneurship — Apr 12–16, 2027 (Global / International)

The Summer Spectacular (#40, Jun 7–11, 2027) also features all 15 areas of interest, including business & entrepreneurship, in a single mega fair.

Browse the full 2026–2027 fair schedule to see all 40 fairs.

Next Steps

1. Pick a fair from the list above that matches your region of interest.
2. Register for free — it takes about two minutes.
3. Explore exhibitor booths during fair week, chat with admissions reps, and request more info from programs that interest you.

Not sure business & entrepreneurship is right for you? That's okay. Browse all 15 areas of interest to see what else is out there. You can attend as many fairs as you want.

This page is part of the College Fairs Online explore hub, helping students discover careers and connect with programs across 15 areas of interest.