Entrepreneurship Management
The Department of Entrepreneurship Management prepares students to become innovative leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and strategic managers capable of creating sustainable businesses and driving economic development. Through a blend of academic excellence, practical learning, and industry engagement, the department equips students with the knowledge, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial mindset required to identify opportunities, solve real-world challenges, and create lasting value.
As part of the American University of Nigeria's mission as a Development University, the department emphasizes creativity, ethical leadership, innovation, and enterprise development while preparing graduates to compete successfully in both local and global business environments.
Entrepreneurship HubThe Entrepreneurship Hub serves as the department's center for innovation, business incubation, mentorship, and enterprise development. It provides students with opportunities to transform creative ideas into successful ventures through practical training, startup support, networking opportunities, entrepreneurship competitions, and collaboration with industry experts.
The Hub promotes experiential learning by connecting students with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and development partners, enabling them to acquire practical skills for launching, managing, and growing sustainable businesses.
Faculty members in the Department of Entrepreneurship Management conduct research that advances knowledge in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, technology management, organizational leadership, strategic management, and sustainable enterprise. Their work addresses emerging business challenges while promoting practical solutions that contribute to economic growth, job creation, innovation, and national development.
The department encourages interdisciplinary and industry-focused research that strengthens collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector. Through research, consultancy, and community engagement, faculty members contribute to the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems and support evidence-based policies that foster inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.
For more information about our programs, admissions, faculty, or research activities, please contact the School of Business & Entrepreneurship.