The Business Innovation Academy has given me great opportunities to get hands-on experience and network.
Wilenca Joseph | Junior, Entrepreneurship Major
TOP DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS TWO DEGREES—NOW THAT'S BRILLIANT
Graduate a step ahead of your peers and stay on track to a brighter future. The Business Innovation Academy lets you earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years. With access to premier scholarships and funding to start your own business, you can learn how to build and grow businesses that are Best for Our World™.
What Can You Earn at the
Huizenga Business Innovation Academy?
*This scholarship is not stackable to any additional major institutional awards (Presidents, Presidents Premier, Dean's) and it is not amendable in terms of directed allocations.
Start Your Own Business
When you graduate from the Huizenga Business Innovation Academy with your M.B.A., you will have the opportunity to apply for up to $20,000 in seed funding from NSU to start your own business. That means not only will you have the skills and experience to successfully run a business—you’ll have the funding to make your dreams a reality.
But don’t just do it for the paycheck. Do it for the payoff. Become a Difference Maker at NSU Business by learning from a program that develops multifaceted, business leaders conscious of the need to have a positive impact on people, planet, and profit.
To make sure you’re set up for success, you will be required to major in a business discipline for your undergraduate degree if you’re accepted in the academy.
Why Apply to the Business Innovation Academy?
Become a Difference Maker with the skills and connections to thrive in a competitive business market. Get there even faster when you earn your bachelor’s and your M.B.A. in four years through the Huizenga Business Innovation Academy.
Ranked #1
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Area is
Ranked First Nationally in Start-Up Growth
100+ Corporate Partners
Partnerships Give You Access to
Internships and Networking Opportunities
Ranked #1
Ranked First in South Florida
Business Journal’s List of Top M.B.A. Programs
Be a Difference Maker
Make a name for yourself. Take control of your future at NSU Business. As an undergraduate at NSU Business, you’ll join a network of experts, educators, leaders, and trendsetters—not a bad network to have. You can be in charge of your future, while still making the most of your now.
Do your best, and be the Best for Our World™.
Right here at NSU Business.
Check Out Our State-of-the-Art Student Maker Space
Join a Family of Change Agents - Not a Bad Network to Have
The part of HBIA that I like the most is the structure of my classes. Getting a masters and bachelors in four years is unheard of. Another aspect that I enjoy is the networking that I pursue while at distinguished lectures, guest speakers, etc.
Cameron Bissitt, Sophomore Entrepreneurship Major
Make connections that last a lifetime.
In addition to the perks of being a student in the academy, you’ll also benefit from co-curricular activities that develop leadership skills such as:
- Monthly Academy meetings
- Distinguished Lecture Series
- Exclusive events: Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
- Entrepreneur and Executive in Residence (EEIR) sessions
- Collegiate DECA - Student Organization Membership
- State and International Conferences (winter semesters)
- Community and volunteer projects
Dates and Deadlines
Learn from Business Experts.
Learn to be an agile and adaptable business leader from faculty who already are. Get hands-on, practical experience, with plenty of internship and experiential learning opportunities with an NSU corporate partner, entrepreneur or business advisory board member. You’ll also run your own student business during a special summer boot camp. Build your resume and your professional network—make a difference with the NSU Edge.
Ready for the Next Step?
Here’s how to apply.
After you’ve decided which Dual Admission program interests you, applying is as easy as 1-2-3.
You can also apply for our other Premier Programs with your supplemental application:
- The Fischler Academy of Education
- Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
- Razor’s Edge Scholars
If you have questions, an admissions counselor is available to help. They can answer any questions you have and get you started on the application process when you’re ready.
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
You can use the Shark Select Application to apply to Nova Southeastern University.
Submit a Supplemental Application
Complete the supplemental Premier Program Application.
Interview During Shark Preview
If you’re admitted to NSU and submit the supplemental application, you will be invited via email to choose which Shark Preview Weekend works for your schedule.
