The University of Louisiana at Monroe Entrepreneurship Studies Center was created to house the entrepreneurship and small business development programs designed to aid in the economic development and diversification of the University service area.  The Center includes an academic program, a research program, and an outreach program.

ULM Entrepreneurship Studies Center

The Entrepreneurship Studies Center houses the entrepreneurship and small business academic programs designed for students.  These programs include a BBA in Entrepreneurship for students who want to create new ventures, work in entrepreneurial ventures, or become business consultants.

In addition, students from throughout the University can choose a minor in entrepreneurship.  This program is designed for students who may want to create a new venture based on knowledge and skills gained from their major other than entrepreneurship such as construction, psychology, art, pharmacy and so on.

Finally, student in the MBA program can choose a concentration in entrepreneurship that will provide them the knowledge and skills needed to create a new venture, work in an entrepreneurial venture, or become business consultants.

The Entrepreneurship faculty who teach and are engaged in the Entrepreneurship program do much of their research and writing in the areas of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship development, small business development, and economic development and diversification related to entrepreneurship.

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at ULM

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at ULM was created in 1977.  The program became fully operational in 1983 through grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to provide entrepreneurs who want to start new ventures and small business owners who want to improve their business receive free assistance from Center staff.  The Center provides free continuing education programs, short term and long term counseling, and technical assistance.