Individuals, especially women, must be increasingly entrepreneurial in the twenty-first century in order to achieve
success. It is also important for women to take an entrepreneurial approach to career development. The first key
component of an entrepreneurial approach to career development is investing in human capital. Continuous
investment in human capital increases earning power, opens doors to professional opportunities, and contributes
to career advancement. The second key component of an entrepreneurial approach to career development is
investing in social capital. Women can increase their chances for professional success by developing networks
that connect them to key individuals, assignments, and resources within and outside of organizations. Distance
education is the third key component of entrepreneurial career development. Today, distance-delivered courses
and programs create new educational opportunities that women and men can use to invest in their human and
social capital as well as their potential. This paper presents the three keys to entrepreneurial career development
along with evidence that supports the increasing importance for women to enhance their career success by
embracing entrepreneurial strategies designed to leverage the connections among human capital, social capital,
and distance education.