The B.Sc. Entrepreneurship programme at Salem University is designed to nurture visionary entrepreneurs equipped with the creativity, resilience, and strategic mindset needed to launch and sustain high-impact ventures. In response to rising youth unemployment, business failure rates, and economic challenges, the programme offers a transformative academic journey that fosters mindset re-engineering, skill development, and business innovation. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, experiential learning, and mentorship, students are empowered to drive economic and social change in local and global contexts.
This programme is deeply rooted in the philosophy of developing a new generation of business leaders and problem-solvers who are capable of transforming challenges into opportunities. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and ethical leadership, the course provides students with practical knowledge in areas such as venture creation, family business management, organizational success metrics, and entrepreneurial leadership. Emphasis is placed on equipping students with the ability to generate business ideas, create startups, and revitalize struggling enterprises. The curriculum includes real-world exposure through industrial learning, mentorship opportunities, and hands-on projects that bridge theory with practice. Courses are interactive and multidisciplinary, combining insights from business, behavioral science, and corporate governance to ensure holistic training.
AWARD TITLE
B.Sc.
START DATE
September 2025
DURATION
4 years
STUDY MODE
Full-time
CAMPUS
Nigeria, Lokoja
The programme emphasizes practical business training, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skill development through:
Learning Methods:
Classroom-based lectures and tutorials
Real-life business case studies and simulations
Industrial tours and field experience
Business plan development workshops
Interactive seminars and guest lectures
Group projects and entrepreneurial labs
Supervised venture creation projects
Assessment Structure:
Continuous assessments (assignments, tests, and quizzes)
Final written examinations
Business project development and defense
Group presentations and peer reviews
Practical evaluation during industrial learning
Attendance-based eligibility (minimum 80%)
Graduates of this programme are well-positioned for a wide range of roles, including:
Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
Business Development Consultant
Innovation Manager
Family Business Manager
Business Analyst
Corporate Trainer
Venture Capital Analyst
Enterprise Development Officer
Social Entrepreneur
Business Strategist
100-Level Admission (UTME):
Minimum of five (5) credit passes in WASSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalent, including English Language and relevant business/social science subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
200-Level Admission (Direct Entry):
Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits including English Language
At least two A-Level passes or merit in three (3) NCE courses or equivalent qualifications deemed acceptable by the university
Candidates applying for admission into 100 level undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or its equivalent. Awaiting result is also accepted.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 level must possess the following
The course fees you’ll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below to find the Undergraduate section.
Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and living costs in our undergraduate taught fees and funding section.
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