Three-year Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Entrepreneurship is about being proactive, enterprising and innovative. Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship’s three-year BA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed for students who are determined, disciplined, and goal-oriented — qualities we see in many of our entrepreneurship students.

This accelerated program offers the same education, mentorship, funding opportunities and hands-on experience as our four- and five-year options, but on a faster timeline. It’s a unique path for ambitious students who are ready to move quickly from the classroom to the real world.

Is the Three-Year Degree Right for You?

The three-year BA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a rigorous program designed for highly ambitious students who are ready to enter the workforce early, plan to launch a new venture upon graduation, or lead innovation in an established company. Ideal students are high achievers or self-starters in good academic standing.

By completing your degree in three years, you can:

• Reduce your living expenses by 1-2 years
• Enter the workforce or launch your venture sooner
• Maximize your time in college with focused, year-round learning
• Access the same hands-on experience, opportunities for funding and mentoring as our traditional degree students

Three-Year BA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Curriculum

The three-year degree program offers practical experience and business education from highly regarded entrepreneurs who have been involved in many successful startups and ventures of their own. Our professors and mentors are TEDx speakers, experienced business executives and serial entrepreneurs ready to help you learn and build your entrepreneurial mindset.

Our comprehensive approach to teaching challenges you to think and act like an entrepreneur within companies, startups, or even self-employment. The Close School has developed a curriculum that teaches resilience, collaboration, negotiation and communication. Learn how to manage growth, secure funding, or manage a family firm.

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:

Learn more about our degree requirements
View the plan of study in the Drexel Catalog

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.

Instead of a traditional co-op, students in the three-year program complete a 10-week Practicum — an individualized experiential learning opportunity that may include work experience or a custom-designed experiential component.

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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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.

Learn more about the Baiada Institute