Develop the mindset and skills to lead in any setting.
In today’s competitive global workforce, there is an increased value and demand for initiative, independence and innovation. The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship has pioneered an approach to entrepreneurship education that addresses this need by teaching students to be entrepreneurial thinkers and doers.
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BA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Curriculum
The BA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation helps students develop the mindset and skills to lead in any setting. Whether you want to launch a startup, work in a growing company, or bring new ideas to established organizations, this program prepares you to think creatively and act with purpose.
You’ll build your skills through a progressive learning model that moves from introduction to emphasis to mastery. In addition to core courses, you’ll be able to choose a concentration that aligns with your interests:
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- New Venture Creation
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Venture Investing
What Courses Will You Take?
We designed our courses to be interactive, project and team-based, and fun! You’ll learn how to put entrepreneurship into action, learn from acclaimed entrepreneurs and develop new skills that will take you far.
Here’s a sample of some of the courses you will take:
Close taught us from the very beginning to see everything as an opportunity, especially if it involves your passions and what makes you happy, and this … made me feel the most fulfilled I had ever felt in my entire life.
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Careers and Network
Graduates of the Close School of Entrepreneurship enter the workforce with more than just ideas — they bring experience, adaptability and a mindset for innovation. Whether launching a startup, joining a fast-growing company or driving change within a larger organization, Close students are prepared to lead.
Close students also benefit from access to LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness, global alumni network and top-ranked business resources. With over 40,000 LeBow alumni worldwide and a curriculum rooted in real-world experience, you’ll graduate with the connections and confidence to thrive in any industry.
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Where Drexel students turn ideas into action.
Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
The Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship is the hub of student innovation at Drexel. As part of the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, the Baiada Institute empowers students from every major to launch and grow their ventures.
With access to mentorship, funding, competitions and a vibrant entrepreneurial community, you’ll gain the tools and support you need to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, the Baiada Institute helps you turn ambition into action.
Drexel Co-op and Experience
Over 100 years of industry partnership has taught us the value of an immersive education. We focus on ensuring students have access to a wide variety of learning opportunities beyond the classroom to gain deep expertise, broad perspectives and the essential soft skills needed to succeed in business and in life.
Drexel Co-op
Through the Drexel Co-op program, students alternate six months of classroom learning with six months of full-time professional experience through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, students can gain as much as 18 months of practical, hands-on experience in the workplace, applying what they’ve learned in real-world settings long before graduation.
For Charles D. Close School students, the Drexel Co-op provides the opportunity to understand how large companies, small companies, non-profits and startups operate, while learning and building your network. Some of these companies include:
- Comcast Corporation
- Estee Lauder/Northtec
- Exelon/PECO
- FCM Hospitality
- Independence Blue Cross
- The TJX Companies, Inc.
- Vertex
Entrepreneurship Co-op
Many undergraduates are already building their own businesses. To support this entrepreneurial drive, the Close School, in partnership with the Steinbright Career Development Center, offers students the opportunity to use their own company as their Co-op experience. Eligible students can receive a scholarship to support their venture while earning academic credit.
