How many years of college will it take if I want to own my own business?
My family has owned a club before. I would love to get the chance to own a business. I want to know how many years in college it will take. Please help, I am really interested! #business
5 answers
Kevin’s Answer
Jared’s Answer
To be an entrepreneur, you don't necessarily need to have a specific degree. You're the boss, and you can start a business right now (in high school) if you wanted to. However, getting a bachelor's degree in business would definitely help you if you plan to own a business. You would need to learn some of the fundamentals of marketing, accounting, finance, business law, and so on.
Randolyne’s Answer
Gary’s Answer
A four-year bachelor's degree would be a good idea. Technically there are no requirements for owning a business, but practically there are. To own the business, where are you going to get the money? Will you need investors? If so, are they going to be more likely to invest money with someone who has a degree from a four-year school? You bet. Will you need a credit line with a bank? Same deal. In time your work experience will become more important than your educational experience, but for practical reasons it definitely makes sense to get a bachelor's degree if you can.