Program Highlights
New ventures, large organizations, leadership roles in for and non-profit entrepreneurial enterprises.
Students build, test, pitch, and implement real business ideas.
Personal attention from your 1st to your last day.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership program are entrepreneurial thinkers who create value for their organizations, and their world, by finding innovative ways to solve problems and add value in a sustainable way. Some of them change the world by creating new organizations in many different sectors. Others find an organization that they really admire and then join the leadership team there to continue to make great things happen.
KPU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (“ENTR”) Program has recently undergone a renewal process to modernize the curriculum for today’s learners. This is a student-focused program with a strong emphasis on sustainability and experiential learning. Students receiving their BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership are prepared to manage, lead, and inspire in any organizational setting.
Extensive consultation was conducted with industry and alumni, and current ENTR students undertook a lead role in redesigning this program to ensure its appeal, applicability, and relevance in today’s world.
Many of the courses in the program are articulated with other universities and colleges for ease of course transferability to and from KPU. Please refer to the BC Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca regarding the transferability of courses to and from specific institutions in British Columbia.
ENTR students are creators and collaborators in their own education: they are empowered to change the world in the capacity most important to them: from entrepreneurial ventures to non-profit organizations.
Guiding Principles
The ENTR Program was designed to uphold and deliver on the following principles:
- Provide student flexibility with online, blended, and face to face course offerings
- Support students in charting their own learning journey with fewer pre-requisites and a wider range of courses available year-long
- Support student agency and individual choice through Universal Design for Learning (“UDL”) features which is a framework for creating flexible learning environments that provide multiple ways for students to engage, learn, and demonstrate their understanding
- Improve accessibility through extensive use of open educational resources (“OERs”) in ENTR courses, thereby reducing or eliminating the cost of all textbooks, labs, and other expenses incurred by students.
- Foster meaningful engagement and student development through open pedagogy learning activities and assessment
Who Should Pursue a Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership
The BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership is for you if:
- You are an original thinker and want to develop your entrepreneurial and leadership talents
- You see opportunities where others see potential problems and you like to “think out of the box”
- You are curious and want to make a positive impact and want to turn your ideas into action
- You want to develop your strategic thinking skills and execute on those skills
You want to learn how to assess and take measured risks in all areas of business operations
Information Session: Jan 14, 2026 at 5:30pm PST
Program Summary
Hybrid: in-person + online
48 months (4 years)
Currently accepting applications
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Entrepreneurial Leadership program find careers in the following areas:
- Enterprise development
- Management Consulting
- Non-profit organizations
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Leadership roles in a variety of settings including their own entrepreneurial ventures
During their experiential learning journey throughout the program, Entrepreneurial Leadership graduates have become part of their industry community and have gained the skills and knowledge to successfully develop, manage and lead their own entrepreneurial endeavors in organizations they create, and within the fortunate organizations they choose to join.
Did you know that in a survey of KPU students which was contained in the BC Student Outcomes Data from 2022 to 2024, 94% of business management students were either very satisfied or satisfied with their education at Kwantlen? This was the second highest result achieved for all programs (the Humanities was the highest at only 1% more). There are many career profiles and industrial sectors that are well suited to this program because of its wide-ranging nature and its focus on real world skill development.
Career Outlook
The professions shown below are deemed high opportunity occupations by WorkBC. Thousands of job openings are expected over the next ten years and include high earnings.
Administrators (post-secondary education)
1,920
Forecasted Job Openings*
(2024-2034)
$120,318
Estimated median annual earnings*
Business Management Consulting
5,200
Forecasted Job Openings*
(2024-2034)
$87,595
Estimated median annual earnings*
Source: WorkBC, 2025
Need More Info?
Interested in this program but still not sure? Get all your questions answered about the program, courses, fees, how to apply, and more by attending an Information Session.
Our Faculty
Melissa Ashman
Bsc, M.A., Provincial Instructor Diploma, EdD
Andrea Niosi
BA, MBA
Afshin Doust
MBA, PhD (Candidate)
Katherine Carpenter
BA, MBA, PID
Don Coulter
BSc, CPA
Michael Schanz
BSc, MBA
Brad Anderson
MBA, DBA
Judy Benevides
BA (Hons), MBA, CPHR
Student Success
From Mina
My experience in the ENTR program at KPU played a foundational role in shaping how I think, work, and lead today. The program gave me a solid foundation in entrepreneurial thinking—teaching me how to identify opportunities, build ideas from the ground up, and lead projects with clarity and confidence. The hands-on courses, mentorship, and emphasis on real-world application helped me understand what it truly takes to bring an idea to life. The courses pushed me to approach problems creatively, communicate clearly, and build solutions with both strategy and empathy. The collaborative projects and mentorship I received gave me confidence in navigating uncertainty—skills that have stayed with me throughout my journey.
A major part of that experience was the incredible professors and instructors I learned from. Their passion for entrepreneurship, their willingness to challenge us, and their genuine support played a crucial role in my growth. They created an environment where ideas were encouraged, curiosity was celebrated, and students felt motivated to push their limits. Their guidance was instrumental in helping me develop the mindset and skills I rely on in my career today.
What I valued most about ENTR was how the professors encouraged creativity, resilience, real-world thinking, and problem-solving. They didn’t just teach business concepts—they helped me develop the discipline, curiosity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset that continue to shape my path and to grow in my entrepreneurship career. They taught me to see opportunity in challenges, to work effectively with diverse teams, and to prioritize purpose alongside performance. These lessons have been invaluable in my career path, where innovation, service, and human connection matter every day. I’m very grateful for the foundation the program—and its exceptional instructors—provided on my journey as an entrepreneur and the role it continues to play in my path as an entrepreneur.
From Kyle
The ENTR program helped me to learn a practical approach to business. The practicum portion in specific allowed me to network within real businesses to solve a tangible business issue.
Through this experience and through networking from case competitions I was able to apply and work for a fortune 500 company.
What makes the ENTR program truly effective are the teachers. Duane, Carlos and many other teachers in the ENTR program are more than educational instructors. To me they were my coaches and mentors. They taught me the fundamentals of Business and consulting that I use today.