Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design
Gain a competitive edge in the job market with an internship at a local startup or digital media company.
Build an impressive portfolio of design and business projects while learning industry best practices to hit the ground running after graduation.
Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Internship
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
School
Accreditation
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The Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design Major
Entrepreneurs and graphic designers are people who use their creativity and technical skills to build businesses. Use your professional knowledge of branding, marketing, advertising and financial funding mechanisms to create businesses that are outside the box!
What You'll Study
Learn how to creatively serve your clients while managing your own business and create portfolios that showcase your skills while learning how to market yourself to potential clients. Plan to study:
Visual Storytelling
Entrepreneurship
History of Graphic Design
Funding Ventures
UX Design
Senior Portfolio
Skills You'll Learn
Apply your knowledge of business in a creative professional outlet, gaining a ton of professional and academic skills along the way.
Strategic Thinking
Money Management
Leadership
Networking
Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design Courses You'll Take
INTRO. TO
Entrepreneurship
ENT 2300
visual
storytelling
DES 2840
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of image-making to explore communication, or storytelling by utilizing both digital technology and traditional techniques. Students develop an understanding of how meaning is constructed through the power of both words and images through investigation and projects.
UX
Design
DES 3860
UX Design is the design of experiences and interactions that users find functional and enjoyable. This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the user experience design process. Hybrid lectures and assignments focus on creating experiences for contemporary digital interfaces.
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Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Why Choose the Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design?
Earning this degree at Merrimack will prepare you to create and promote your own business—become your own boss or freelance for clients who need your services.
VERSATILE DEGREE
This degree will give you the opportunity to enter the business world with a creative point of view.
HANDS-ON SKILLS
The skills you gain will give you an edge in the job market being able to solve problems creatively while effectively keeping businesses on budget.
INNOVATION
Be in the know about up-and-coming innovative technologies and approaches to successful business management.
Career Outlook: Where Can an Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design Degree Take You?
Career Outcomes Rate
94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Arts & Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Experiential Learning
90% of the undergraduate class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack.
Graduate School
Merrimack, New England School of Law, George Washington University and Boston College are just some of the graduate programs Arts & Sciences graduates are attending.
Jobs with an Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design Degree
Upon completing our program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue graduate study or a career in both graphic design and business-related disciplines. Positions may include:
- Graphic Designer
- Brand Manager
- Web Designer
- Art Director
- Business Consultant
- Client Management
- Brand Strategist
- Business Analyst
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities
Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly
Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.
Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.
Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
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Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!
Upcoming Events
Info Session & Campus Tour
Monday-Friday & Most Saturdays
Attend a 20-minute info session led by an admission counselor and then take a student-led campus tour. Registration is required.
Merrimack College Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (#5)
- Regional Universities North (#39)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (#19)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#15)
- Best Value Schools (#51)
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