About the Close School of Entrepreneurship

As a dedicated school of entrepreneurship, we teach an entrepreneurial mindset and practice through experiential methods, excellent teaching, thought leadership and creative programming — thus igniting students’ careers and personal aspirations.

We push our students to start something, to fail and to start over again. As we coach them through this process, our mission is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset together with acquiring the skill set inherent to the entrepreneurial process.

Our mission is carried out through our shared values held by faculty staff, students, alumni and partners.

Our Missions and Values

Curiosity

The desire to know and to hold interests that lead to inquiry.

Excellence

Achievement and engagement in learning, scholarship, creativity and service for students, faculty, staff and administration.

Integrity

The commitment to moral, honest, responsible, fair and respectful trusting behavior.

Optimism

The hope for, and confidence in, future success.

Resilience

The capacity to adapt to stressful or challenging circumstances.

Community

A feeling of fellowship and collegiality, and a sharing of attitudes, interest and goals.

Get to Know the Close School
Message From the Close Dean

At the Close School, we believe that all students have the potential to be innovative; to take their ideas, in whatever context, and make them a reality.

Charles D. Close

Mr. Close was the former Chairman of the Board of Expansion Seal Technologies Group, and former Chairman of the Board of CDS Analytical.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneurs in Residence at the Close School have a proven track record of success and a commitment to passing on their knowledge to future generations.

Connect with Us

Thank you for your interest in the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship. To learn more, contact us.

215.895.2566

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