Business & Entrepreneurship Research
Unlock your potential in business and entrepreneurship through impactful research, gaining critical skills and resources to excel as a leader and innovator in the dynamic business landscape.
The University of South Dakota has built a strong reputation for its research in business and entrepreneurship, making significant contributions in these fields through faculty expertise. Immersive research projects and experiential learning foster essential skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. The university provides access to advanced technologies and collaborative spaces, promoting an innovative environment. This research focus equips graduates with the knowledge and abilities to excel in a dynamic business landscape, enabling them to contribute as leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in the long term.
Making an Impact
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral University – High research value.
Graduate research programs have had a significant impact on the economy of South Dakota, through grants, business creation, and innovative science.
Of research investment in South Dakota over the past 5 years.
Departments & Facilities
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and expands competitive research and creative scholarship at USD. The office oversees USD's research function, assisting faculty and researchers, generating student opportunities, and establishing and administering policies governing the conduct of research and overseeing the management of research programs.
GEAR Center
The GEAR Center is a collaborative environment where innovative solutions are sought to relevant problems and where entrepreneurism is encouraged.
SDCEE
South Dakota Council on Economic Education (SDCEE) improves the quality and quantity of statewide economic and financial literacy education.
Prairie Family Business Association
The premier resource network for family businesses throughout the midwest.
Ellis Finance & Analytics Lab
Empowering students and faculty with a transformative finance education through the state-of-the-art Ellis Finance & Analytics Lab.
Recent News
Engaging to Make Change
Health Sciences Major Zena Aragon Strives to Mitigate Health Disparities
School of Health Sciences Pilots Pen Pal Outreach Program
What first began as a trial effort to engage youth for USD students pursuing degrees in the health sciences has developed into a full yearlong outreach initiative.
Lawyer, Mother, Coyote: Knudson School of Law Alumna Balances Life and Work in South Dakota
The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law recently welcomed alumna Alayna Holmstrom, J.D., ‘18, B.S., ‘15, to speak at the annual Marjorie Breeden Society event, where she reflected on what USD and South Dakota have meant to her, personally and professionally.
Research Opportunities
Find out more about the variety of research opportunities and resources available to students, faculty and staff.
