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
Training Series to Inform Medical Providers in Providing Quality Care to Sexual Assault Victims
Medical care providers and other professionals who provide care and support to sexual assault victims will have access to a free training series in 2024 through a partnership between the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and Avera Health’s eSANE Project.
Women in Law Hosts First Female South Dakota Supreme Court Justice, USD Alumna Judith Meierhenry
Earlier this month, the Women in Law organization at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law hosted former Justice Judith Meierhenry, J.D., the first woman to serve on the South Dakota Supreme Court and notable USD alumna.
International Student Finds Home in KSM Department
Coming to South Dakota from Bangladesh, graduate student Abdullah Al Hossain found a home in the University of South Dakota’s Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KSM).
Research Opportunities
Find out more about the variety of research opportunities and resources available to students, faculty and staff.
